Much of the event will take place in high altitude areas around Mont-Blanc, so we recommend an early arrival to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (at least one day prior to the start) to make sure your body gets used to the altitude.

Be sure to also read through the clinic descriptions and the specific equipment requirements listed there. Please bring whatever gear you own that is relevant to the course and that you normally use. There will be some demo gear available to test, but we cannot guarantee sufficient availability.

Due to weather and local conditions all schedules are subject to change. If conditions don’t allow the clinic you have signed up for, we will work out an alternative plan with the guides.

Plane: 88 km from Geneva International Airport. Reserve your shuttle via Mountain Drop Offs. Use code ARCACCHX for a special Academy discount.

Train: the Mont Blanc Express connects Chamonix to St. Gervais Les Bains and Martigny, Switzerland.

Bus: regular connections by bus connect Chamonix to Geneva and Courmayeur daily. Please check this overview for public transport in the valley.

Car: parking is limited in Chamonix. Please check with your accommodation or consult Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Tourism to avoid stress.

A trusted Arc’teryx partner since 2012, Chamonix Experience (CHAMEX) is a renowned guiding company and a corporate and sport event organizer based in the heart of Chamonix Mont-Blanc, near the iconic Aiguille du Midi. Operating year-round, CHAMEX specializes in alpinism, rock climbing, ski touring, the Haute Route, ice climbing, off-piste skiing, and classic alpine ascents such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

The Alpine Academy Clinics are delivered and operated by the expert team at Chamonix Experience, whose deep knowledge make these transformational educational experiences in the Alpine environment possible. When you join a clinic, you’ll be guided by some of the most experienced professionals in the field.