This week consists of 5 days of climbing in the Jura plus 1 OR 2 DAY(S) of PRIVATE GUIDE RATIO (2:1) to complete one (or two) multi-pitch route(s) depending on the level (Miroir d’Argentine, Gastlosen, Miéville, Dorénaz…) in the Alps. The date(s) for this (these) day(s) must be arranged in advance with the participants and parents. Our base camp is located at La Dôle, either at the Pile Dessus chalet or La Combe Gelée chalet. We travel from the chalet by minibus to the climbing areas in the Dôle region and spend one or two day(s) in the Alps. This camp is intended for people who have already climbed and are motivated to do one (or two) long route(s). 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, with young people participating in meal preparations 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: review of tying-in and belaying knots, review of top-roping technique, review of quickdraw placement, rope passage and position in quickdraws, top-rope setup 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 from the previous day, abseiling. Barbecue for lunch.
Day 4: Climbing day at La Dôle.
Day 5: Chalet tidying and cleaning. Chemin au Loup cliff. More technical climbing. Day 6, (Day 7): Multi-pitch route(s) (Miroir d’Argentine, Gastlosen, Miéville, Dorénaz). Guide-to-participant ratio 2:1 (private guide). Date(s) to be arranged with participants.
Monday at 10 AM at La Combe Gelée chalet in La Barillette or at the Pile-Dessus alpine club chalet in La Dôle (to be confirmed 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, then 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 winter parking lot of the Balancier chairlift (located below on the right), after a blue P (Parking) sign, take the small road to the left until you reach Chalet Hôtel Côté Dôle (sign for “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 Pile Dessus chalet. Park in front of the gate on the side of the road.
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 La Combe Gelée chalet below the parking lot.
Friday at 4 PM at the Pile-Dessus alpine club chalet in La Dôle or La Combe Gelée chalet 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
La Combe Gelée chalet in La Barillette or Pile-Dessus alpine club chalet in La Dôle, with shower for Day 1 to Day 4
Must have prior climbing experience, minimal lead climbing experience. Good physical condition and a certain level of autonomy are required. The Dôle 4/4+ camp takes place with the Dôle 1/1+/2/3 camp for 5 days, then in pairs for the day afterwards.
-1 pair of hiking pants + 1 pair of rain pants mandatory (K-Way) -Gore-tex jacket with a well-protective hood (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 to carry the week’s belongings listed above
– backpack for daily essentials (can hold 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 the 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 guide supervision, half-board in camping, refuge, gîte or hotel, picnic lunch, technical equipment, and transportation. Drinks in 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. The camps take place in a good atmosphere and for the well-being of the 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 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 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 objects owned or rented by PROGRESSION
– repatriation costs due to 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 to the camp’s meeting point
CHF 950.- / CHF 1190.-
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
