Introduction to Ice Climbing

Contacts

Bureau des Guides de L'Alpe d'Huez
Chalet ESF Rond-Point des Pistes
38750 Alpe d'Huez
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Telephone : +334 76 80 42 55
e-mail : info@guidesalpedhuez.com
Website : https://www.guidesalpedhuez.com/fr/cascade-de-glace
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Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bureau_des_guides_alpe_dhuez/

Openings

From 01/12/2026 to 06/03/2027 daily.

Description

Discover the fleeting world of ice with high-mountain guides in the Grandes Rousses Massif!

Starting from Oz en Oisans, Vaujany, or Alpe d’Huez, enjoy the thrills of ice climbing less than a 20-minute walk away. Usually difficult to access, ice climbing is now open to everyone and guarantees a unique experience. “Symphonie d’Automne,” a beautiful 70-meter icefall, is the perfect route for beginners looking to tackle a single-pitch or multi-pitch climb. As for the descent, rappelling at sunset is a moment not to be missed!

Prices

Fee: 550 €
Group adults: 180 €.


Private guide: €520 per day for a group of 1 to 4 people + €50 per additional person (Technical equipment rental included, except for crampon-compatible boots)

Group outing: €180 per person per day (Technical equipment rental included, except for crampon-compatible boots).
Credit transfer
Bank/credit card
Cash
Travellers Cheque
Online payment

Age

From 12 years old

Services on site

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair

Location

Description

Discover the fleeting world of ice with high-mountain guides in the Grandes Rousses Massif!

Starting from Oz en Oisans, Vaujany, or Alpe d’Huez, enjoy the thrills of ice climbing less than a 20-minute walk away. Usually difficult to access, ice climbing is now open to everyone and guarantees a unique experience. “Symphonie d’Automne,” a beautiful 70-meter icefall, is the perfect route for beginners looking to tackle a single-pitch or multi-pitch climb. As for the descent, rappelling at sunset is a moment not to be missed!

Prices

Fee: 550 €
Group adults: 180 €.


Private guide: €520 per day for a group of 1 to 4 people + €50 per additional person (Technical equipment rental included, except for crampon-compatible boots)

Group outing: €180 per person per day (Technical equipment rental included, except for crampon-compatible boots).
Credit transfer
Bank/credit card
Cash
Travellers Cheque
Online payment

Age

From 12 years old

Location