The Climbing World Cup: a must-see event
Attend free of charge the three types of competition proposed for the 2022 edition of the World Climbing Championships in Chamonix:
- European Youth Sprint Cup with Alpina Watches Official Timekeeper (men and women)
- Senior European Sprint Cup with Alpina Watches Official Timekeeper (men and women)
- Difficulty World Cup (men and women)
During these three days of championships, the public and experienced climbers are invited to share unforgettable moments. Take advantage of the entertainment and refreshment areas between events. With friends or family, this is a sporting event not to be missed.
And if you're looking for accommodation to attend the climbing world cup championships in Chamonix, look no further: to make it easier for you to come, the hotel Les Aiglons welcomes you with special offers at the best rate guaranteed when you book on the hotel website.
World Cup schedule
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is one of the most important locations in the climbing world. In 2022, the town will have the honor of hosting one of the world's finest climbing competitions: the Chamonix Climbing World Cup. The world's best climbers will compete at the foot of Mont Blanc in a variety of speed and difficulty events.
The World Cup program promises to be a thrilling one! The main sites to be climbed include :
- Les Chavants aux Houches : site height 15 metres, starting altitude 1,000 metres.
- Rocher d'escalade des Gaillands, located at the bottom of the valley (a paradise for beginners and very occasional climbers): site height between 20 and 70 meters, starting altitude 1,000 meters.
- La Joux: site height between 5 and 30 metres, starting altitude 1,250 metres.
- Barberine: site height between 15 and 300 metres, starting altitude 1,300 metres.
- Dalles de l'Arveyron, Chamonix: site height between 20 and 60 meters, starting altitude 1,300 meters.
- Le Couteray, Vallorcine: site height 15 metres, starting altitude 1,400 metres.
- Le Chapeau, Chamonix: site height between 20 and 100 metres, starting altitude 1,600 metres.
- Others: Coupeau, les Houches, Falaise du Brévent, Falaise de Montenvers, etc.
The town of Chamonix has also prepared for any weather conditions. On rainy days, the Richard Bozon sports center offers an indoor climbing wall to host the Chamonix Climbing World Cup events.
Climbing in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
The Climbing World Cup in Chamonix is the perfect opportunity to learn this team sport and share fabulous memories with family and friends! Climbing is a sport of mutual aid, which can be practiced on a pan, a rock face or a boulder.
This summer, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc invites you to discover the joys of the mountains by climbing in the Alps in the heart of Haute-Savoie. The town boasts a multitude of climbing sites where you can learn this discipline in complete safety. After attending the World Cup climbing championships in Chamonix and climbing along a wall, you'll certainly want to progress in a natural environment?
