Your Level - Alpes Aventures, Philippe Collet Mountain Guide in Chamonix
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Arrivinginshape and being fitisimportantto enjoyyourvacationandputthe oddson yoursideintheoutcomeofyourprojects.Below isatablesummarizingthephysical levelandtechnical levelfor the differentactivitiessuggested.
Thistabledoesnot includeallexternalfactors:emotional, mental...engaging yourself in anyAlpine activityrequires an effortof commitmentand you must be readyto assume it ornot.Themountain guideisheretogiveyouanobjective indication ofthemoral levelrequired for eachroute/summit,but keep always in mind thatthe the Zero Risk doesn't exist.
Physical shape
1
No or very little sport activity - able to walk 2-3hrs
2
Little sports activities ( cardio :running...) -able to walk 3 -5hrs with a little backpack ( 3-5kg)
3
Regular training ( 2-3times/week)- able to walk 4-6h with a backpack
4
intense training ( 4tmes a week and more)- able to walk 7hr and + with a 10kg backpack
Off piste and touring
1
Control of speed and turns in off piste snow - no skills in ski touring
2
control of speed , turns in off piste- able to ski with a 4 kg backpack- able to ski up to35° steep- able to use skins, quick turns
3
Good skier - control in any kind of snow- able to ski up to 40° steep- able to ski with a 5/7 Kg backpack
4
Good skier, able to ski 40° and + - able to ski with a 10kg backpack
This table does not include all external factors: emotional, mental... engaging yourself in any Alpine activity requires an effort of commitment and you must be ready to assume it or not. The mountain guide is here to give you an objective indication of the moral level required for each route/summit, but keep always in mind that the the Zero Risk doesn't exist.