Alpine climbing course – 4 days

This course is aimed at **intermediate to advanced climbers** looking to become more independent on multi-pitch routes and in adventure terrain. **Under the supervision of a certified mountain guide**, participants will refine their techniques for climbing, safety, placing protection, setting belays and abseiling.

### Programme:

* **Day 1 – Leysin:** Review of essential safety techniques, progression on a training multi-pitch route and an introduction to placing removable protection.

* **Day 2 – Leysin:** Advanced training on multi-pitch routes and adventure terrain, including rope management, placing protection and abseiling.

* **Day 3 – Cabane d’Orny:** Ascent to the refuge and practical alpine climbing exercises on granite to master manoeuvres specific to high-altitude mountaineering.

* **Day 4 – Aiguille d’Orny:** Completion of an alpine multi-pitch route to put all the skills acquired into practice under supervised autonomy.

The aim is to **develop your independence and confidence** to climb **alpine multi-pitch routes** safely.

### Information

* Level: intermediate

* Age: 18 and over

* Meeting point: Feydey station at 9am

* Nights in a mountain hut: 3 nights

### Booking

* [Booking required](https://guidesalpesvaudoises.booking-sport.ch/fr/booking?id=8D61R-2G7N51&l=4233)

### Price

* CHF 1,255 per person (including half-board)

* Equipment hire per day, per person: CHF 25 (on request)

### Equipment to bring

* Climbing harness

* Climbing helmet

* Climbing shoes

* Approx. 12 quickdraws

* Set of nuts and friends

* Rucksack (minimum 35L)

* Good pair of hiking boots

* Clothing suitable for the weather

* Sun cream and a cap

* Sunglasses

* Picnic lunch and a water bottle (minimum 1L)

* Sleeping bag liner for nights in the hut

### Specific self-rescue equipment:

* Braking system/descender (Reverso type)

* 2–3 screw-lock carabiners

* 1–2 sewn slings (120 cm or 60 cm)

* 1 belay sling or adjustable safety lanyard

* Single pulley (optional but useful for simple pulley systems).

* Mechanical ascender (Tibloc, Micro Traxion or Ropemen type)

* Self-locking knot (Prusik, Machard)

* Backup cord (5–6 mm, 1½–2 mm)

* Gloves