Must have prior climbing experience, minimal lead experience. Good physical condition and a certain level of autonomy are required. The Dôle 5/5+ camp takes place with the Dôle 1/1+/2/3 camp for 5 days, then in pairs for the day afterward.
This week consists of 5 days of climbing in the Jura plus 3 OR 4 PRIVATE GUIDE DAYS (2:1 ratio) to complete three (four) multi-pitch routes depending on skill level (Miroir d’Argentine, Gastlosen, Miéville, Dorénaz…) in the Alps. The dates for these days are to be arranged in advance with participants and parents. Our base camp is located at La Dôle, at the Pile Dessus chalet or the La Combe Gelée chalet. From the chalet, we travel by minibus to the climbing areas in the La Dôle region and spend three or four days in the Alps. This camp is for people who have already climbed and are motivated to do three (four) long routes. Good physical condition and a certain level of autonomy are required. Accommodation is in dormitories in the chalet. Picnics are enjoyed outdoors at the foot of the routes. Evening meals are taken at a large communal table; young people participate in meal preparation and household chores. Vegetables or fruits are served with every meal.
Day 1: Welcome of participants at the chalet, dormitory setup, distribution of technical equipment for the week. St-Cergue cliff: practice of tying-in and belaying knots, practice of using a top rope, practice of placing quickdraws, passing and positioning the rope in quickdraws, setting up a top rope for lead climbing. Lead climbing, easy routes.
Day 2: St-George cliff: how to progress on several short pitches, belay stations, rope maneuvers, belaying and leading the second climber, easy climbing routes. Day 3: Pont cliff: slightly more difficult routes, 2-pitch routes, review of concepts learned the day before, abseiling. Midday barbecue.
Day 4: Climbing day at La Dôle.
Day 5: Tidying and cleaning the chalet. Chemin au Loup cliff. More technical climbing. Days 6-8, (Day 9): Multi-pitch routes (Miroir d’Argentine, Gastlosen, Miéville, Dorénaz). Guide-to-participant ratio 2:1 (private guide). Dates to be agreed upon with participants
Monday at 10 AM at the Chalet de La Combe Gelée in La Barillette or at the Alpine Club chalet de la Pile-Dessus in La Dôle (to be specified via Whatsapp)
Chalet 1 Pile-Dessus:
From the Lausanne – Geneva motorway, take the Nyon exit, head towards St Cergue, then La Cure. After the French-Swiss customs, turn left (sign for “Dijon, Les Rousses, Massif de la Dôle”), continue straight for 200 m until a yield sign, turn left onto the D1005 (sign for “St Claude, Gex, Prémanon”). When you see La Dôle ahead, continue 200 m to the roundabout and take the direction “Geneva, Gex, Col de la Faucille, Le Balancier, Massif de la Dôle”. Drive 2 km and at the level of the winter parking lot for the Balancier chairlift (located below on the right), after a blue P (Parking) sign, turn left onto the small road to the Chalet Hôtel Côté Dôle (sign “Chalet Côté Dôle”). In front of it, take the small dirt/gravel path to the left (small sign “La Pile Dessus CAF Châlon”) until you reach the Chalet de la Pile Dessus. Park in front of the gate on the roadside.
Chalet 2 Combe Gelée:
From the Lausanne – Geneva motorway, take the Nyon exit, head towards St Cergue, go to Gingins (road on the left before the forest, do not continue on the main road to St Cergue). In the village, take the direction La Barillette – La Dôle. A small mountain road (15-20 min) leads you to the summit of La Barillette (large antenna and parking, follow Swisscom sign). Park next to the antenna in front of the panoramic view. You will find the Chalet de La Combe Gelée below the parking lot.
Friday at 4 PM at the Alpine Club chalet de la Pile-Dessus in La Dôle or the Chalet de La Combe Gelée in La Barillette.
Certified mountain guide
St-Cergue Tourist Office: 022 360 13 14
Bring some pocket money (Swiss francs and euros) for any personal expenses (kiosk, ice cream, postcards, etc.)
Mandatory, to be given to the guide at the start of the camp
Chalet de La Combe Gelée in La Barillette or Alpine Club chalet de la Pile-Dessus in La Dôle, with shower for Days 1 to 4
Must have prior climbing experience, minimal lead experience. Good physical condition and a certain level of autonomy are required. The Dôle 5/5+ camp takes place with the Dôle 1/1+/2/3 camp for 5 days, then in pairs for the day afterward.
-1 pair of hiking pants + 1 pair of rain pants mandatory (K-Way) -Gore-tex jacket with a hood that protects the face well (in case of wind) -fleece
-change of clothes
-high-top trekking shoes, low-top sneakers forbidden!
-beanie -cap
-flashlight / headlamp -water bottle min 1 L
-sunscreen
-sunglasses
-sleeping bag for Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 -clothes for evenings in the chalet -slippers for the evening in the chalet -pajamas
-toiletries
-bath towel
-toothbrushes
-any medications
-reading material for bedtime (children’s books) -swimwear for the lake (swimsuit, bath towel)
-ID card! (DO NOT FORGET!)
– travel bag or suitcase to carry the week’s belongings listed above
– backpack for daily essentials (must fit harness, climbing shoes, helmet, water bottle, jacket, rain pants)
technical equipment provided by PROGRESSION:
– climbing shoes – helmet
– harness
– carabiner
If needed, we recommend the following mountain equipment stores: Décathlon, Bächli, Transa, Look Montagne, Raoul Sport, François Sport
Don’t hesitate to invest if your equipment is old or ill-suited; your child won’t regret it up there!!!
If you have any other questions about the equipment, please don’t hesitate to call us!
Supervision is provided by a certified mountain guide. We reserve the right
to cancel the camp depending on conditions or lack of participants.
Price:
Our prices are per person and include guide supervision, half-board in camping, refuge, gîte, or hotel, midday picnic, technical equipment, and transport. Drinks at refuges are not included.
Group activities:
Group activity numbers are calculated by the number of people per guide based on safety criteria for the activity itself. Camps are held in a good atmosphere and for the well-being of young people. Disrespect and actions not conforming to the smooth running of the camp will be sanctioned, and the child will be sent home to their parents.
Registration:
A registration is only considered upon payment of a registration fee corresponding to the camp price.
Cancellation:
If, for any reason, a registered person withdraws from an activity, a 100% retention fee will be charged. No camp once started will be refunded, except in the case of a medical problem where a camp credit will be opened for the participant.
Insurance:
Participants are not insured by the mountain guide. It is the participant’s responsibility to have adequate health and accident insurance (including accidents that may occur during mountain tours).
Each participant must have helicopter rescue and repatriation insurance. For participants not benefiting from such insurance, we offer a REGA form to be completed and paid before the camp. Price/person: CHF 30.
Participant’s Responsibility:
The participant or the participant’s legal representative assumes:
– full responsibility for damages caused intentionally or unintentionally to facilities or
other items belonging to or rented by PROGRESSION
– Repatriation costs following expulsion
– Postal return costs for clothing and other items
Medical File:
Any medical problem must be reported to PROGRESSION in writing.
Transport:
Each participant must make their own way
CHF 1,440.- / CHF 1,690.-
To register your child, please send us
ALAN DELIZEE (Swiss Dôle Climbing School)
Post office box 252 La Bouriaz
CH-1265 La Cure
Beneficiary Bank: UBS SA Case postale 1002 Lausanne
Account number: 457893.41Z
IBAN: CH690024324345789341Z
Clearing number: 243
UBS postal account no.: 80-2-2
To register your child, please send us
ALAN DELIZEE (Swiss Dôle Climbing School)
Post office box 252 La Bouriaz
CH-1265 La Cure
Beneficiary Bank: UBS SA Case postale 1002 Lausanne
Account number: 457893.41Z
IBAN: CH690024324345789341Z
Clearing number: 243
UBS postal account no.: 80-2-2
