{"id":48598,"date":"2025-07-29T09:40:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T07:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paysdesecrins.com\/?page_id=48598"},"modified":"2026-11-02T15:58:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T14:58:23","slug":"alps-epic-june-16","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.paysdesecrins.com\/en\/major-events-in-the-pays-des-ecrins\/alps-epic-june-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice Climbing in \u00c9crins &#8211; January"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div data-season=\"summer\" class=\"alignfull wp-block-ws-library-ws-header-interne\">\n\t    <div class=\"header-container\">\n\t        <div class=\"group-media has-image\">\n\t            \t                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paysdesecrins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/167-davidof0710-1920x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"image_large_square wp-image-61155\" \/>\n\t            \t        <\/div>\n\t        <div class=\"group-content\">\n\t            <div class=\"title\">\n\t                <h1>\n\t                    Ice Climbing in \u00c9crins &#8211;\t                    \t                        January\t                    \t                <\/h1>\n\t            <\/div>\n\t        <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    \n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paysdesecrins.com\/en\/the-title-of-the-home\/\">Home<\/a><\/span>  <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paysdesecrins.com\/en\/major-events-in-the-pays-des-ecrins\/\">Major events in the Pays des Ecrins<\/a><\/span>  <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Ice Climbing in \u00c9crins \u2013 January<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-title aligncenter is-style-simple\"><h2><em><em><strong>ICE Climbing \u00c9crins:<\/strong><\/em><\/em><strong>the must-attend event for ice climbing<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-season=\"summer\">Every winter, the ICE Climbing \u00c9crins brings together the cream of the crop of ice climbing in the majestic Fournel and Freissini\u00e8res valleys. This international festival attracts enthusiasts and curious visitors alike for a week filled with discoveries, learning, and competitions. As always, the event will kick off under a full moon, creating a unique atmosphere\u2014and, hopefully, with ideal weather conditions: a high-pressure system and the cold temperatures essential for the formation of the famous icefalls.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-video\"><div class=\"wrapper\"><div class=\"group-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aftermovie Ice 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/908138380?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div data-season=\"allseasons\" class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-title\"><h4><em>The<\/em>event <em>program includes<\/em>:<\/h4><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Introductory and advanced workshops<\/strong>: Led by more than 60 high-mountain guides, these sessions allow everyone\u2014from beginners to experts\u2014to improve their skills in ice climbing, ski touring, off-piste skiing, snowshoeing, splitboarding, and e-bike riding to access remote areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Competition<\/strong>: The International Open and a stage of the European Ice Climbing Cup will bring together the best climbers in an exciting atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trade Show<\/strong>: Discover the latest innovations from leading mountain gear brands.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Themed evenings<\/strong>: roundtable discussions on key topics such as mountain safety and environmental impact, featuring renowned mountaineers, brand executives, members of civil protection agencies, NGOs, and political leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The off-program festival will also have plenty to offer, with screenings of mountain and adventure films, panel discussions, concerts, a fireworks display, and, of course, the ICE\u2019s traditional mulled wine to warm hearts after a busy day.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re an experienced climber or just a spectator, ICE Climbing \u00c9crins is an event you won&#8217;t want to miss, combining sports, camaraderie, and reflection on mountain-related issues.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-button has-text-align-center  is-style-bevel\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ice-climbing-ecrins.com\/\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button btn\">  Ice Climbing Site<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ws-library-ws-slider alignwide\"><div class=\"splide\" 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