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

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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 !

Rates

¤ 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 : TOURISM OFFICE - Tel. 00 33 4 79 55 06 55

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Infos complémentaires

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EQUIPEMENT TO TEST AT THE TOWER : (Our partners) PETZL : helmets, 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.

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

¤ SPECIAL SESSIONS : Initiation and advanced training, training courses and seminaries, management

Contacts :

Damien Souvy - High mountain Guide - Web 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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