Looking for a rock climbing course Monte Rosa style that combines technical training with real alpine terrain? You’re in the right place. This course is ideal for climbers who want to improve rope handling, multipitch safety and ridge movement in a high-mountain setting. Whether you aim to become more autonomous or prepare for bigger alpine objectives, this experience will give you the solid foundation you need. All activities are guided by experienced IFMGA mountain professionals, with a strong focus on both safety and skill-building.
Three practical and intensive days for those who want to take it seriously
Learn how to move independently on multi-pitch routes and alpine ridges, gain confidence in rope techniques, and improve your rock climbing skills – all under the close guidance of certified UIAGM mountain guides.
This isn’t just a basic course, but a carefully designed training experience. We’ll start on single-pitch crags to review the essentials and gradually move up to high-altitude ridges, where technique, decision-making and exposure management come into play.
Our base will be Rifugio Pastore, at the foot of Monte Rosa, with daily outings in varied, stimulating and realistic environments.
Duration
3 consecutive days, with overnight stay in the mountain hut and full days of activity.
Who is it for
Mountaineers with basic experience on rock terrain, or advanced hikers who want to take their skills to the next level.
It’s ideal if you want to:
Why choose this course
A balance of theory and hands-on practice, with personalised feedback
Training in three different environments, facing real-world scenarios
Gain practical tools you’ll use in your next climbs
Available dates
6–7–8 June
18–19–20 July
8–9–10 August
22–23–24 August
Would you prefer a private group? The course is available on request for groups of 3 or more – and you can choose the date that suits you best.
If you’re looking for a rock climbing course Monte Rosa that’s truly tailored, technical and guided by professionals – this is it.
Find out more about our courses here
€630 – Minimum 3, maximum 4 participants
The course will be confirmed once the minimum of 3 participants is reached.
The maximum number of participants is 4.
The price includes: 3 full days of training with UIAGM-certified mountain guides, shared technical equipment (ropes, quickdraws, belay devices), half board accommodation at Rifugio Pastore, support in selecting your personal gear, and lift tickets.
Not included: Accident insurance (recommended), meals not explicitly mentioned for you or your guide, and anything not listed under “The price includes”.
Course introduction and overview of essential gear: ropes, carabiners, belay devices, and trad protection.
Fundamental belaying and climbing techniques on single-pitch routes.
Practical exercises on sport climbing routes at Fum Blatte.
Abseiling techniques and safety on bolted routes.
Dinner and overnight stay at Rifugio Pastore.
📌 Goal of the day:
Gain confidence with gear and learn the basic techniques for climbing and belaying in sport climbing.
Elevation gain: None (crag-based day)
Activity duration: Approx. 6 hours
Outing to the Buzzo crag.
Introduction to crack climbing techniques and using trad gear (nuts, cams, etc.).
Multi-pitch progression: managing belay stations, belaying the lead and second climber, abseiling.
In-depth training on self-rescue techniques and handling emergencies on multi-pitch routes.
Return to Rifugio Pastore in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay.
📌 Goal of the day:
Learn how to place and use trad gear effectively
Manage a multi-pitch route with safety and autonomy
Gain fluency in transitions at belays and during progression
Elevation gain: None
Activity duration: Approx. 7 hours
Introduction to moving together (short-roping) for safe progression on ridges and mixed alpine terrain.
Practical application on the Cimalegna – Corno Rosso ridge.
Learn how to protect and move efficiently on alpine ground.
Real-life scenario simulations: safe progression and time management on moderately difficult ridges.
Final debrief and end of the course.
📌 Goal of the day:
Build confidence in ridge climbing and learn techniques for protecting movement on mixed alpine terrain.
Elevation gain: Approx. 600 m
Activity duration: 6–7 hours
⚠️ Please note: A sleeping bag liner is mandatory in all mountain huts.
We strongly recommend choosing a lightweight and reusable one — let’s protect the mountains from unnecessary waste.
We use this one.!
€630.00
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