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Indoor Climbing Wall

Indoor climbing hall for learning, training & improving techniques

Location
Les Houches

The Chamonix valley is home to one of the largest indoor climbing walls in France. The Mont Blanc Escalade is located in Les Houches and is open all year.

With 1250m sq. of climbing surfaces, and more than 100 routes to the roof, ranging from 16 to 21 metres in height. There is a beginners wall, a kid's wall, a bouldering room and even a cafeteria. All necessary equipment is available for hire. Complete beginners can make a first ascent of the indoor climbing wall with instruction from local guides. Open to adults and children 5 or over.

They offer for private or group lessons for younger individuals or group lessons. But also one-week courses during school holidays. Their training programs for beginners will allow those who are new to climbing the chance to discover climbing in a safe environment. Learn belay techniques and how to understand the body language of other climbers. How to make your first movement on the wall, and to complete your first routes.

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Chamonix hosts a wide range of sporting events throughout the year. The biggest ones include the Mont Blanc Marathon in June and the UTMB trail running race in August. In March, the Unlimited Festival brings ravers to the mountains while Musilac Mont Blanc takes place a month later. At the end of July, the Cosmo Jazz Festival hosts concerts all around the valley.

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