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Fête de l'Escalade

Come to Lac Chavants to climb, play and enjoy this festival all things climbing

Location
Les Houches
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The Koalagrimpe climbing company is hosting the first festival of its kind and best of all - it's free.

Take part in initiations, games for the kids, talks, zipline, a show and live music. 

Throughout the day join passionate instructors and take part in fun workshops - face painting, slacklining, games - ride a big zipline. Refreshments will be laid on all day, this is set to be a magical day dedicated to celebrating climbing, the mountains and community.

Where and when

Lac Chavants climbing wall, Les Houches.

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