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025aravis Tilbyvattard Climbing E22

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Climbing

Climbing for all levels with the Compagnie des Guides des Aravis, which offers a range of courses and supervised introductory sessions for the general public. And a flagship site in the Aravis, the Colombière cliff, at the foot of the col of the same name, at an altitude of 1800 m and facing the Pointe Percée (2750 m). With 64 routes of varying difficulty marked by a particularly steep foot of the cliff, this limestone sector with its very grippy rock favors friction passages. In a superb, peaceful setting where, with a bit of luck, you can catch the majestic flight of the bearded vulture, the climbing here is varied: scales, holes, slabs with grip or small holds, grooves…

Where to practice supervised climbing

Discover school cliffs

Best practices to adopt Climbing and via ferrata

Before putting your hands on the rock, there are a few basics you need to know. Whether climbing or via ferrata, the mountain doesn’t give credit: it demands attention, respect and a touch of humility. Here’s how to climb the right way, and make the most of the vertical.

Other activities to enjoy in Grand-Bornand