For your children from 14 to 18 years old, choose the theme day(s) that interests you.
Dates: During school vacations
Duration : day
Meeting point : 8.30am at the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, 190 place de l'église
Supervision : All outdoor activities are supervised and managed by qualified mountain professionals. Minimum 4 and maximum 6 teenagers per guide.
Advantages of the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix Winter ‘Cham Teen’ programme
• Different sports activities each day
• Programme focused on mountain safety
• Professional supervision for each activity
Weekly programme
NB: For the off piste and ski touring activities your child must be able to ski black runs.
Tuesday: mountain safety
Day learning about the dangers of the mountains. Learn basic avalanche rescue techniques using the trio of avalanche transceiver + shovel + probe. Introduction to crevasse rescue: knots, walking while roped up, and rope techniques.
Wednesday: Snowshoeing
Discovery of the winter mountain fauna and the animal tracks in the snow. Enjoy a proper adventure in a pristine environment off the beaten track in a Great North - like atmosphere.
Thursday: ice climbing
Introduction to ice climbing in Vallorcine’s Bérard valley. With crampons on our feet and ice axes in our hands, this is the perfect opportunity to take on a wall of ice! This day is also a great way to learn belaying techniques.
Friday: ski touring
Introduction to ski touring along a fun route. How to use equipment such as touring bindings, climbing skins, and ski crampons, plus basic techniques including how to walk with touring skis and how to do kick turns. And as a reward for all our efforts a magnificent descent awaits us!
Programme may be subject to change at the discretion of the professionals involved
In addition to the usual clothes for the practice of an winter outdoor sports activity, children must have the following equipment :
- Sunglasses
- Solar cream
- Backpack
- Mini bottle 1L
- Lunch / snacks
Children must also have the following specific material :
Tuesday: mountain safety
- Warm hiking boots
Wednesday: ski touring
- Off-piste skiing gear
Thursday: ice climbing
- High mountain boots (rigid soles) suitable for ice climbing
Friday: ski touring
- Ski touring gear
