This week consists of 5 days of climbing in the Vallée de Joux and surrounding regions. Our base camp is located in L’Abbaye. From here, we travel by minibus to the climbing areas in the region. This camp is designed for beginners and competent beginners.
We gradually train children in belaying methods, knots, and rock progression techniques. Accommodation is in dormitories at the S-Cal refuge with direct access to the indoor climbing wall for rainy days. Picnics are enjoyed outdoors at the foot of the climbing routes. Evening meals are taken at a large communal table, with children participating in meal preparation and household chores. Vegetables or fruits are provided daily, whether for picnic or dinner.
Day 1: Parents and children are welcomed at the S-Cal refuge in L’Abbaye at 11 AM, dormitory check-in, distribution of technical equipment for the week. Pont cliff: learning belaying and tying-in knots, familiarization with top-roping, first climbing steps on this superb cliff.
Day 2: Pontarlier cliff: easy climbing routes. An ideal spot for groups. Further climbing instruction, body balance, foot placement, progression rhythm, breathing, rock reading. First easy lead climb. At noon, children prepare a fire and grill cervelas sausages on sticks.
Day 3: St Loup cliff: slightly more difficult routes, easy lead climb. Magnificent view of the Nozon gorges.
Day 4: Aiguilles de Baulmes, multi-pitch routes (ridge climbing) with the best. Day 5: Tidying and cleaning the chalet. Lac Brenet cliff. Climbing, learning rappelling, return of technical equipment. Parents are welcomed for the children’s return home.
Monday at 11 AM at the S-Cal refuge in L’Abbaye
To get to Vallée de Joux. L’Abbaye is located on the shore of Lac de Joux, 2 km from Le Pont towards Le Sentier. In the center of the village, take the road towards the lake. After 50 m on the left, you will find the S-Cal refuge in a village house.
Friday at 3 PM at the S-Cal refuge in L’Abbaye
Certified mountain guide
La Vallée de Joux Tourist Office: 021 563 33 33
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
S-Cal Refuge in L’Abbaye, Day 1 to Day 5
Beginners or competent beginners
-1 pair of hiking pants + 1 pair of rain pants (K-Way) mandatory -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 evenings 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 for carrying 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, 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 supervision by a guide, half-board in camping, refuge, gîte, or hotel, picnic lunch, technical equipment, and transport. Drinks in refuges are not included.
Group activities:
The number of participants in group activities is calculated per guide based on safety criteria for the activity itself. Camps take place 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 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 is applied. Any camp started will not be reimbursed except in 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 who do not have such insurance, we offer a form with REGA 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 owned 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 travel by their own means.
CHF 850
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
