With over 170 courses running between July and September across the entire Alpine region, the Ortovox Safety Academy will once again be one of the most comprehensive and respected training programs in the European mountain landscape for summer 2025. Designed for those who want to experience their high-altitude adventures with awareness, the Academy offers tailored training programs for every level and need, with the goal of promoting a safe and responsible outdoor culture.
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Having become an international point of reference over the years, the Ortovox Safety Academy is an ecosystem that combines practical courses, a digital self-learning platform (Safety Academy Lab) and Guide Books, pocket-sized manuals packed with practical advice to always carry with you.
“The success of the new mountaineering courses introduced last year, such as High Alpine Basic and Mountaineering Basic, has encouraged us to expand our offerings to meet ever-growing demand,” says Katia Falezza, Marketing Manager Italy at Ortovox. “For Ortovox, protecting the mountain environment and the people who live there is a mission. The Safety Academy is as integral to this vision as our technical products.”
Three paths, one philosophy: learning to experience the mountains with respect and competence.
For summer 2025, the Ortovox Safety Academy offers over 80 courses in Italy, divided into three thematic areas: glacier mountaineering, rock mountaineering and climbing, in collaboration with seven excellent mountaineering schools:
- Peakshunter Mountain Guides (Aosta Valley)
- Mountain Evolution (Abruzzo)
- Ossola Outdoor School (Piemonte)
- Alpine Days Mountain Guide (Trentino)
- Alp Experience e Oltre La Verticale (Lombardy)
- Südtirolalpin (Alto Adige)
Mountaineering Basic
An introductory course for beginners to rock and ridge mountaineering in authentic high-altitude environments. Progression techniques, proper rope use, placement of protection, and belay management are among the key topics, alongside fundamentals such as route planning and risk management.
Where: Abruzzo, Aosta Valley, Piedmont, Trentino
When: July–September | Duration: 3 days | Level: Beginner/Refresher
High Alpine Touring Basic
Designed for those who want to take their first steps on glaciers and mixed climbing, the course includes crampon techniques, ice axe and crampon use, rope management, orientation, self-rescue, and fall arrest. Special attention is given to terrain analysis and independent planning in a glacial environment.
Where: Abruzzo, Aosta Valley, Lombardy, Piedmont, Trentino
When: July–September | Duration: 3–4 days | Level: Beginner/Refresher
Climbing
Climbing courses are divided into three levels—Basic, Advanced, and Alpine Climbing—to guide each participant from their first experience at the crag to technical mountaineering. Participants learn belay techniques, knots, descent maneuvers, route planning, and emergency management.
Where: Alto Adige, Lombardy, Piedmont, Abruzzo
When: July–September
Duration: Basic 1 day | Advanced 2 days | Alpine 3 days
Level: Beginner to expert
Training for safe mountain living
Thanks to its modular structure and integrated learning approach, the Ortovox Safety Academy allows every mountain enthusiast to develop their skills in a practical, accessible, and knowledgeable way. This training program goes beyond technical training to promote a true culture of safety, respect for the environment, and sharing at high altitude.
For more information, registration, and course schedules: www.ortovox.com
