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Guided walking – snowshoeing – via ferrata in the French Alps with Mark Tennent

International Mountain Leader (IML) Pre-Winter Assessment Preparation

Refuge Nant du Beurre Beaufortain
The Refuge Nant du Beurre in the Beaufortain

The training will be based out of the Refuge Nant du Beurre (2080m) in the Beaufortain.

  • 3 full mountain days exploring and revising the skills required for an International Mountain Leader.
  • Ideal for IML candidates to refresh your skills before assessment.
  • Personalised coaching also available click here

Programme Summary

Monday, 2 Jan – 09h00 – meet at Grand Naves (overnight at refuge)

Tuesday, 3 Jan – Mountain Day (overnight in refuge)

Wednesday, 4 Jan – Mountain Day (overnight in refuge)

Thursday, 5 Jan – Mountain day and walk out – course ends no later than 14h00.

Key themes:

  • Route choice & decision making in the winter environment.
  • Avalanche rescue
  • Nivology
  • Winter navigation
  • Winter emergency situations
  • The winter environment

What’s Included

  • Instruction by Mark Tennent, MIC (1990), IML (1995), Moniteur d’Escalade.
  • ANENA approved trainer. (French National Avalanche Association).
  • Former IML trainer and assessor with the UK National Mountain Centre, Plas y Brenin.
  • Transfer to / from Grand Naves from Albertville.

What’s not included:

  • Personal equipment including: transceiver, shovel, probes, snowshoes and ski / walking poles. Possibility of hiring from me (if reserved in advance).
  • Insurance (obligatory).
  • All meals and drinks
  • Accommodation

Dates

  • 2 – 5 January 2023.
  • alternative dates and private coaching by arrangement please contact me.

Fees

Euro 300 per person (based on a minimum of 4 people booking).

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Getting there

Possiblity of pick up from Chambery railway station and / or Chambery airport.

If flying into Geneva there is a regular bus service ( 1 hour approx) to Chambery and I can offer assistance in the booking process if needed. There are also numerous transfer companies operating from Geneva to the Tarentaise valley (via Albertville).