Climbing on ice

The Val d’Isère glade cascade should delight fans of an original activity that offers intense sensations! Discover ice climbing, a true discipline of mountaineering that is practiced in Val d’Isère on the ice cascade of La Daille.

Glacial climbing: a complementary discipline of mountaineering alongside rock climbing

Born in the 1970s, the ice cascade or ice climbing was invented by extreme mountaineers in the Alps mountains. This activity remains dangerous due to temperature variations that can make the ice very hard and brittle or, conversely, very wet and therefore fragile. Therefore, it is necessary to have solid experience in glacier climbing to practice this extreme sport.

Fortunately, it is quite possible for beginners to practice ice climbing safely, surrounded by professional climbers on adapted glacier structures.

Practicing the ice cascade in Val d’Isère

If you are spending your holidays in Val d’Isère and are tempted to try ice climbing, know that experienced local professionals offer this original mountaineering activity in complete safety.

Private or group lessons are offered by Yves Astier, the local expert in the discipline, who will introduce you to ice climbing in the best conditions.

It is even possible to practice glacier climbing at night until 22:00 on the illuminated La Daille waterfall.

For more information, you can contact Val d’Isère Tourism by phone at 04 79 06 06 60 or at 07 77 08 09 76, or by e-mail at the following address: [email protected], Or directly to Yves Astier at this phone number 06 07 78 52 44 or at this email address: [email protected].

Finally, know that as part of renting a chalet, The Chalets du Fornet we offer to take care of the organization of ice climbing or any other activity in Val d’Isère and its surroundings through a luxury concierge service.