Climbing french Alps
Climbing french Alps, Le Grand Bornand
The Aravis mountains in the french Alps
are the ideal, and relatively unknown, place to go rock
climbing, with well equipped rock climbing
schools. Features include routes in La Culaz, and the
Colombiere cliffs of Le Grand-Bornand : cliffs, major
routes, magical outcrops of the limestone formations
in the Aravis, Bargy and Jalouvre mountains in the french
Alps. The sites are varied, with climbs for
all abilities which have been prepared over the years
by local climbers. These enthusiasts encourage you to
explore the best climbing spots in
their area.
The new topological guide to the Borne-Aravis area,
edited by l’Association Roc Altitude, is now available,
detailing 28 sites, 600 routes and 1400 pitches. This
climbing guide is for sale at the Tourist Office and
local shops.
You will not look back. Enjoy your climbing
in the Aravis mountains, french Alps
!
 ROCK-CLIMBING
In summer
Mountain Guide Centre
Tel: +33 (0)4 50 02 78 18 / +33 (0)6 73 48 47 72 - Fax: +33 (0)4 50 02 36 02
Website - Email
CLIMBING SCHOOLS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
PRICES (2006) :
- Adults half-day (age from 13 and over): 37 €
- Children half-day (age from 8 to 13): 30,50 €
- Special 1h30 session for age from 5 to 7 (4 children max): 24 €
CLIFFS DISCOVERY SESSIONS
PRICES (2006) :
2 pers., half-day: 82 €
COURSES: each week. All levels
Instructors: mountaineering guides. At the end of the week you can do the French climbing school exam.
PRICES (2006) :
- Adults age from 13 and over, maxi 4 pers., 2 days + 2 half-days: 265 €
- Children age from 8 to 13, maxi 9 pers., 3 half-days + 1 day: 148 €
- Children age from 5 to 7, 3 x 1h30 sessions: 65 €
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