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Ice tower

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In the valley of Champagny le Haut (1500m), the natural waterfall freezes due to the very cold conditions; It's the favorite "playground" of climbers from December to March. In this favourable context was born the ICE TOWER, artificial structure for ice climbing, unique in Europe.

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sPECIFICATIONS

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¤ Height: 24m
¤ Metallic vertical structure.
¤ Several routes with various angles offer multiple reliefs and difficulties, for beginners as well as experienced climbers or for competition.
¤ The ice is created by water spraying : shaping and maintenance are easy due to the ideal site conditions, low sunlight and very low temperatures.

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pratiCAL INFORMATION

¤ HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO CLIMB ON THE ICE TOWER ? Different possibilities to climb: initiation, self-sufficient climbers session, etc.

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¤ WHEN CAN YOU CLIMB ON THE ICE TOWER ? Different sessions (initiation, French Alpine Club, etc.) , The weather and ice conditions., events,... To be sure that the tower is open, contact the tourist Office or consult the schedule

The ICE TOWER is CLOSED

¤ PRICES TO CLIMB ON THE ICE TOWER Beginners for initiation, self-sufficient climbers, members of the French Alpine Club,... there's a price for each climber !

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¤ REGULATION OF THE ICE TOWER For the safety of everybody (climbers, spectators, etc.), specific regulations has to be respected. Think about consulting it before your session.

MORE INFORMATION: TOURIST OFFICE - Tel. 00 33 (4) 79 55 06 55

Regulation of the ice tower

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MORE InfoRMATION

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¤ EQUIPMENT to test at the tower with our partners: PETZL: hemlets, harness, crampons and ice axes... ASOLO: shoes

You can test this equipment during the initiation sessions with the guide and during "CAF" (French Alpine Club) sessions.

¤ ICE CLIMBING,TO GO FURTHER... Natural ice waterfalls can form in the valley of Champagny le Haut : some climbing routes accessible depending on climatic conditions.

¤ INITIATION, advanced training, training courses and seminaries, management

Contacts:

Damien Souvy - high mountain guide - Site - Email - Tel 00 33 6 89 93 65 19

Stéphane Husson, high mountain guide - Email - Tel 00 33 6 63 18 40 27

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