Beginner mountaineering courses & Alpine Adventures
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Beginner mountaineering courses & Alpine Adventures

Learn the basics of mountaineering through guided alpine adventures in small groups

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Why choose Wildhartt?

Certified expert guides

Every expedition is led by qualified, passionate guides trained for safety in the wild.

Small groups, authentic adventure

Human-sized groups for a genuine adventure, far from mass tourism.

Wild & preserved nature

We explore the most beautiful wild spaces while respecting ecosystems and local communities.

Discover beginner mountaineering courses and guided alpine adventures in the Alps. Learn glacier travel, scrambling and mountaineering basics in small groups with certified guides.

Our expeditions

17 expeditions
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Belgium

Climbing by day, portaledge by night

4 dates availables
2 days
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Belgium

Learn to climb on outdoor rock in Belgium

5 dates availables
1 day
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France

Intro to mountain climbing in the Écrins

5 dates availables
5 days
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Italy

Spaghetti tour: summit the 4000ers of Monte Rosa

4 dates availables
4 days
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Italy

Gran Paradiso: climb your first 4,000-meter peak with a guide

6 dates availables
3 days
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France

Climb your first alpine ridge in Chamonix

6 dates availables
3 days
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Switzerland

Climb the Bishorn: your first 4000m peak

6 dates availables
3 days
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France

Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc and climb your first 3,500m peak

3 dates availables
6 days
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France

Rock Climbing in the heart of the Pyrenees

2 dates availables
3 days
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France

Canyoning, via ferrata and rock climbing in the Pyrenees

2 dates availables
3 days
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France

Ascent of the Dômes de Miage facing Mont Blanc

3 dates availables
3 days
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France

Intro to mountaineering in the Chamonix Valley

7 dates availables
4 days
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France

Tour of the Aiguilles Rouges and first glacier ascent

3 dates availables
5 days
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France

Step onto your first glacier and bivouac facing Mont Blanc

5 dates availables
3 days
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France

Sailing and climbing trip on the Mediterranean

1 date available
7 days
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France

Climb Mont Aiguille: the birthplace of mountaineering

4 dates availables
3 days
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France

Climb & explore the Verdon Gorges

Dates on request
5 days

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What our travellers say

Real reviews from people who joined our guided expeditions.

Une aventure géniale ! Je ne pensais pas apprendre autant en 2 jours seulement, avant de terminer avec une magnifique ascension le 3 ieme jour. Avec Thibault notre guide qui a mêlé instruction, confiance, et détente à la perfection !
Une aventure tout simplement parfaite grâce au professionnalisme de Wildhartt. Nous sommes partis pour la traversée du Vercors en raquettes avec pulka, et c’est vraiment ce qu’on peut appeler une aventure !Un guide exceptionnel, une équipe incroyable et de très belles rencontres en chemin. Une expérience inoubliable que je recommande à 100 % :)
Je reviens d’une expédition en raquettes et pulka dans le Vercors, c’était incroyable ! Une belle manière de découvrir des endroits magiques avec un guide local passionné et passionnant. Il nous a d’ailleurs dit que Wildhartt, contrairement à d’autres agences, offrait de très bonnes conditions de travail à ses guides. Ça fait toujours plaisir à entendre et pas étonnant que la prestation du guide soit top du coup 😊 bref, je recommande vivement ! Si vous ne voulez plus (ou juste moins) prendre l’avion et vivre des expériences incroyables, Wildhartt vaut le détour
1er 4000m pour nous. Formidable expérience sportive et humaine ! Tout était parfaitement organisé et notre guide local très expérimenté. Des paysages à couper le souffle. Un souvenir pour la vie.Merci Wildhartt !
Great trip, with amazing guide Francesco. Well organized, and everyone is well informed what to bring with checklists and a clear itinerary. Would definitely book again!
Leuke tijd gehad. De gids zorgde voor een goede afwisseling tussen leermomenten, praktische oefeningen en prachtige tochten. Deze stemde hij af op ons niveau. De basisbeginselen van het alpinisme krijg je mee tijdens deze reis.Echt een top ervaring.
Excellente expérience du début à la fin => je recommande :)J'ai eu l'occasion de participer à une initiation à l'escalade en extérieur encadré par Alban. On a directement pu s'essayer à l'escalade et on a rapidement pu chercher ce qu'on voulait dans cette expérience. Le guide s'est adapté aux différents niveaux et nous a mis en confiance tout du long. Il a pris la température régulièrement et proposé des variantes pour coller aux attentes de chacun. La communication avant l'expédition était top également. Marie a été très réactive sur le whatsapp et a répondu à toutes mes questions (matériel, logistique, etc).Bref, n'attendez plus, foncez ! :)
The training was very well organized. Thanks to Alban’s professional support and guidance, we had a wonderful sunny day and immersive climbing day! I would definitely recommend!
We hebben een superleuke introductiedag klimmen gehad. Prima georganiseerd.
Best trip in the Alps! Christophe was an amazing guide, he has so much knowledge and experience and we felt very safe in his hands. He has inspired us, and we are excited to do many more summits in the future!
Everything was perfectly planned and the people who work here are very flexible with arrival time.
Organisation parfaite, équipe au top, guides expérimentés, rien à dire hormis que tout était parfait 😍

Who is this for?

Wildhartt expeditions are made for the curious and the active, for people who feel most alive outdoors and want more than a postcard view. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or simply ready to swap routine for a real adventure, our guided trips welcome solo travellers, friends and couples who value small groups, authentic encounters and a lighter way to explore the wild.

No elite athletic background is required, only an open mind, a reasonable level of fitness and a genuine desire to travel responsibly.


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