LOGISTICS
Date of Camp 2024
From Saturday 29 June to Saturday 13 July 2024
Camp Registration
The registration deadline is May 31, 2024
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Base camp
Hut of the Rotary-Club, Saleinaz sur Praz-de-Fort in Val Ferret.Here is the region under Google-Map
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EQUIPMENT
Please comply with the essential equipment list.
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Program
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1st week: basic alpine instruction
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2nd week: races in the Swiss region of the Mont-Blanc massif
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EXCURSIONS
All the high mountain races are done under the responsibility of certified Valais guides. They will choose the races and routes based on the weather conditions and the ability of the participants.
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Journey to Martigny
Participants must arrive on the first day of the camp in Martigny before 5 p.m. at the latest.
Travel costs to Martigny are not included in the fixed price of the camp. For foreign participants choose Geneva airport, the closest to Martigny.
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Assembly point in MartignY
Café, bar "Le Terminus", opposite the station.
The transfer to the camp is organized.
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Train schedule
You can check the train timetables for Martigny on the website:
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End of Camp
On Saturday, return to Martigny station in the morning.
FAMILY DAY
2nd Sunday of the camp from 9:30 a.m. (in all weathers)
Hut of the Rotary-Club, Saleinaz
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Access by car is signposted from the entrance to the village of Praz-de-Fort. Car parking is recommended in the forest, along the road before arriving at the camp.
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(The 'homemade' cakes are always very popular)
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Telephones
Cabane d'Orny (2nd week): +41 (0) 27 783 18 87
Trient cabin: +41 (0) 27 783 14 38
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Assurance
Swiss participants must have personal accident insurance, covering high mountain accidents and evacuation by helicopter.
Certificate to be presented on arrival.
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Registration fee
Each participant is requested to pay, until May 31 at the latest, the amount of CHF 1200.- (Swiss francs)
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Cantonal Bank of Valais, Av. de la Gare 20, 1920 Martigny
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Rotary-Club Martigny account
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IBAN: CH09 0076 5001 0236 5270 6
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Swift: BCVSCH2LXXX
Don't forget pocket money!
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Passport or identity card MANDATORY
EQUIPMENT
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It is imperative to be well equipped during your excursions in the mountains. You will find below the list of all the necessary equipment for your safety.
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It is important to have good and solidhigh mountain shoes with VIBRAM soles, allowing you to climb, move on snow and ice and attach crampons. it is not necessary to buy any as these shoes can be rented in Martigny with the help of the guides
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IMPORTANT !
Possible rental of climbing shoes, indicate the size when registering.
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Participants with the following equipment can bring it
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Harness, crampons, ice axe, hooks or other alpine equipment, helmet, climbing shoes
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Camera
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Alpine club membership card: SAC/CAS/OAV/DAV/CAF
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