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Intro Summer Mountaineering Alps 1

Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

Level 1: Instructional Courses

May 2026 - Sep 2027
4:1 Ratio
£1,945
Level 2 Summer Mountaineering Alps 1

Classic AlpinISM (Instructional Course)

Level 2: Instructional Courses

Jun 2026 - Sep 2027
3:1 Ratio
£1,995
Student Alpine Mountaineering Alps 1

Student Alpine Week (Instructional Course)

Level 1: Instructional Courses

Jul 2026 - Aug 2027
6:1 Ratio
£1395
Crag to A Lpine 6

From Crag to Alpine - Chamonix Rock Week

Level 2: Instructional Courses

Jun - Sep 2027
3:1 Ratio
£1995

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Summer Alpine Mountaineering

Our Courses allow you to progress in a logical, and thorough way, ensuring you get the full benefit from our courses and are able to move on the our more advanced courses if you wish.

Summer Highlights

  • Instructional courses
  • Guided climbing
  • Custom weeks for groups
  • Private Guiding
  • Expert guiding and instruction from experienced ISM Guides
  • A prestigious English speaking climbing and mountaineering school based in Leysin Switerland since 1965

Testimonials For ISM

My son and I had a really great week, we have gained so many skills, as well as increasing our understanding of what it takes to begin alpine mountaineering safely.The venues used by Adrian were perfect & the Hotel PlanB & mountain hust were both greatSummits and Skills 4000m Summer 2026

Gary
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

Summiting Mont Blanc was an important milestone for me which I am grateful to all at ISM. Particularly our ISM guide, who is the ultimate professional never compromising on safety. Altogether a brilliant week!Mt Blanc Special 2025

David

What a brilliant week we had! I really enjoyed the fact that the course was very hands on and we were given freedom and responsibility to look after ourselves. I really like the fact that the price was all-inclusive, the the course was excellent value for money!Classic AlpinISM 2025

Rachel
Classic AlpinISM (Instructional Course)

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Team Spotlight

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Adrian Nelhams

ISM Director and IFMGA British Mountain Guide

As Guide & then Director of ISM for 30 years, Adrian has shaped the school's philosophy & approach to mountaineering education. His passion for climbing, exploration & inspiring others drives ISM forward. For Adrian, mountains remain a…

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