🏔️ Step into the Alpine: Your First Mountaineering Experience Around Mont Blanc 🇫🇷 |
Ever dreamt of standing amidst towering peaks, feeling the crunch of snow beneath your boots, and learning the ropes—literally—of alpine climbing? This is your invitation to make that dream a reality. 😍
Join us for a 4-day beginner-friendly mountaineering course in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif.
No prior experience? No problem. Just bring your adventurous spirit. 🙌
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1️⃣ Learn the Essentials in an Iconic Setting |
Under the guidance of a UIAGM-certified Alpine Guide, you'll gain hands-on experience in:
- Rock climbing 🧗♀️
- Glacier navigation 🧭
- Safety techniques ⛑
All set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Mont Blanc massif—Europe’s highest and most iconic mountain range.
Did you know? The first ascent of Mont Blanc in 1786 is considered the birth of modern mountaineering. 🏔
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2️⃣ A Journey Through Alpine Huts and Glaciers |
This isn’t just a course—it’s a full alpine experience. Your adventure begins in Courmayeur, ascending to the Monzino Refuge via a scenic hike and beginner-friendly via ferrata, perfect for learning basic movement on rock with the safety of fixed cables.
Then it’s up the Skyway Monte Bianco, a rotating cable car with panoramic views, to reach the Torino Refuge, your base for two days of glacier travel, rope skills, and intro mountaineering techniques.
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The beginner-friendly via ferrata 🤗
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3️⃣ No Experience Needed—Just Motivation |
This course is designed for first-timers. You don’t need alpine experience, just decent fitness, mountain curiosity, and the will to learn. The terrain varies—rock, snow, glacier—but the pace is beginner-friendly, with expert guidance all the way. 🤗
And make no mistake—it’s a challenge. You’ll carry your own gear, move through exposed environments, and probably feel small standing on a glacier surrounded by 4,000m giants. 😳
But that’s also the point. It’s a chance to step out of your comfort zone and into something bigger. To learn not just the skills of mountaineering, but the mindset—how to assess risk, move efficiently, and respect the mountain environment. 💪
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4️⃣ Learn Together, Move Together |
You won’t be part of a crowd—you’ll be part of a tight-knit team. This course is intentionally kept small to give everyone the space to ask questions, try things out, and learn at their own pace.
Your guide is there not just to instruct, but to coach—to explain the why behind each movement, anchor, or rope system, and to make sure you feel confident with every skill before you move on. 🤝
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📅 Your First Mountain Chapter Starts July 24–27 |
This course runs July 24–27, and it’s one of the best times of year to be in the Alps—long daylight hours, more stable conditions, and just enough snow left to make it all feel real. 😍
If you’ve been wanting to learn mountaineering the right way—from certified guides, in a world-class location, without the pressure or intensity of a summit-focused expedition—this is your moment. 👇
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🚀 If you'd love to start planning your next adventure, we are here for you, just text Giulia on WhatsApp and she'll help you out 🥰👇
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🧗♀️ Looking for a different kind of adventure? |
If your idea of a great week involves clipping bolts above the sea, kayaking to crags, and sleeping on a sailboat under the stars—our Climb & Sail trip in Croatia might be more your style.
If you're up for a last-minute adventure, we've still got spots open for June departures. Long days, warm limestone, salty air—it's all waiting.
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📸 Pics from the community |
Discover Mapo Tapo through our travellers' eyes! In each newsletter, we'll be featuring a selection of our favourite snapshots taken during our trips worldwide.👇 Here's a sneak peak of our last trip to Nepal!
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