Rock Climbing workshop

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Rock Climbing workshop

ORTOVOX SAFETY ACADEMY
  • Climbing
  • Beginner
  • Maurienne
  • July -August - September 2026
  • More than 2 days
  • From 100€/pers

In a nutshell

To move safely in our favorite playgrounds, you need a wealth of knowledge.

During our intensive training sessions, our professional high-mountain guides teach you the art of route planning, knot tying, belaying techniques, hauling systems, and rappelling.

Goals of our climbing courses:

  • Gain confidence and routine to tackle your first routes independently (Rock Climbing – Beginner Level)
  • Prepare for multi-pitch climbs on rock or classic alpine terrain
Rock Climbing workshop

Roadbook

Have you always dreamed of climbing on real rock faces?
This course lets you try outdoor climbing with ease! Join a certified mountain guide or instructor for a full day of climbing in nature. Perfect for indoor climbers or those returning to the sport, this session will teach you the essential safety skills needed to climb outdoors independently. You’ll receive practical tips to enjoy climbing safely and confidently on real rock.

The course covers equipment, belay station management, key differences from indoor climbing, and climbing techniques—all while ensuring you get plenty of time on the rock itself!


PREREQUISITES:

  • Basic knowledge of indoor or sport climbing
  • Proficiency in lead belaying
  • Ability to lead climb routes graded 5 or higher
  • Minimum physical fitness for 30-minute ascents

COURSE GOALS:

  • Climb independently on beginner-friendly outdoor crags
  • Master associated safety techniques

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Gear knowledge and selection
  • Essential knots
  • Proper use of quickdraws
  • Rope management while lead climbing
  • Lead belaying techniques and devices
  • Belay station management (cleaning anchors and descending)
  • Climbing tactics and techniques
  • Rappelling
  • Setting up a top-rope diversion
  • Environmental respect and outdoor climbing ethics

DURATION: 1 day
GROUP SIZE: 3–6 participants
PRICE: €150 per person


DATES: Every Thursday from July 16 to August 20, 2026

Already climbing level 5 or higher indoors or on single-pitch crags? Ready to tackle multi-pitch alpine routes?
This course will teach you all the skills and techniques needed to safely and independently climb your first multi-pitch routes. Over two intensive days, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building anchors, rappelling, and essential knowledge to confidently take on big walls.


PREREQUISITES:

  • Solid experience climbing and belaying at level 5 or above
  • Prior outdoor climbing experience (a plus)
  • Ability to move safely on uneven terrain
  • Fitness level suitable for 1–2 hour ascents

COURSE GOALS:

  • Climb equipped multi-pitch routes independently
  • Master associated safety techniques
  • Gain foundational skills for safely climbing well-equipped big walls

THEORETICAL CONTENT:

  • Knots, gear, and outdoor climbing safety
  • Introduction to route planning
  • Specifics of crag climbing
  • Using topo guides
  • Alpine hazards and environmental awareness

PRACTICAL CONTENT:

  • Anchor building
  • Safety techniques and essential knots
  • Leading and seconding: lead climbing and following
  • Climbing tactics and techniques
  • Rappelling

DURATION: 2 days
GROUP SIZE: 3–4 participants
PRICE: €300 per person (excluding meals and accommodation)


INCLUDED:

  • Two full days with a UIAGM-certified guide or state-certified climbing instructor
  • Technical equipment (excluding climbing shoes)

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Transportation
  • Accommodation, meals, and drinks
  • Personal insurance

DATES: Every Thursday and Friday from July 16th to August 20th, 2026

Already climbing independently on crags—or even venturing onto your first multi-pitch routes? Ready to tackle real alpine big walls?
This course is your springboard to autonomous alpine rock climbing! We’ll build on your existing skills and experience, covering everything essential for alpine routes: navigation during approaches and on the climb, advanced belaying techniques and anchor variations, mobile protection placement, and risk assessment.


PREREQUISITES:

  • Basic knowledge of alpine rock climbing or sport climbing
  • Proficiency in belaying and knots for multi-pitch routes
  • Experience climbing equipped big walls
  • Good physical condition (for 1–2 hour ascents)

COURSE GOAL:

  • Climb alpine big walls and easier mountain routes independently, including placing mobile protection when necessary.

THEORETICAL CONTENT:

  • Knots, safety, and risk management
  • Route planning for big walls
  • Alpine rock climbing specifics
  • Using topo guides and equipment
  • Environmental, weather, and mountain navigation considerations

PRACTICAL CONTENT:

  • Building various types of anchors
  • Belay station techniques and anchor management
  • Rock navigation and route finding
  • Placing nuts and cams
  • Lead and second climbing techniques
  • Moving as a rope team and dynamic belaying
  • Climbing multi-pitch alpine routes
  • Descent and rappelling techniques

DURATION: 3 days
GROUP SIZE: 3–4 participants
PRICE: €440 per person (excluding meals and accommodation)


INCLUDED:

  • Three full days with a UIAGM-certified guide or state-certified climbing instructor
  • Technical equipment (excluding climbing shoes)

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Transportation
  • Accommodation, meals, and drinks
  • Personal insurance

DATES:

25 to 26 July 2026

14 to 16 August 2026

11 to 13 September 2026

To deepen your knowledge and best prepare for your mountain adventures, we invite you to explore our detailed resources:

  • Basic climbing knowledge
  • Essential knots to master

Lab Rock

Your guides

Clément Bléteau

Clément Bléteau

Mountain Guide

Sylvain Baboud

Sylvain Baboud

Mountain Guide

Victor Charon

Victor Charon

Mountain guide

Morgane Bléteau

Morgane Bléteau

Climbing & Canyoning instructor

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