Dedicated and highly specialized staff
WHAT IS AN MOUNTAIN GUIDE
The role of Mountain Guide as defined by law (2 January 1989, n.°6) is the only professional who can operate in the mountains undertaking the following:
- guiding you on excursions and ascents both on rock and ice or while canyoning
- guiding you on ski mountaineering and skiing ascents
- instruct in the various techniques of mountaineering, ski mountaineering and Rope Access
The title of Mountain Guide – Mountaineering Expert represents the pinnacle of training and professional development. This figure is framed in the intellectual professions. This means that to exercise this profession one must be enrolled in a registertherefore having successfully the required training, be enrolled in a Regional College and, very importantly, having taken out civil liability insurance that protects the professional and his clients. The Mountain Guide-Mountaineering Master is part of the U.I.A.G.M/IFMGA (International Union of Mountain Guide Associations).
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Working at height: training and teaching
Prorock Mountain Guides' experience in training and consultancy to ensure safety in the field of work at height and in the mountainous region. The activities of the Prorock Mountain Guides...
Climbing course: from artificial walls to natural rock
Do you already climb at an indoor climbing centre but would like to try your hand at rock climbing? Do you only do bouldering and would like to start using a rope and a harness? Then this is the course for you…
Trekking to Makalu Base Camp (8468 m)
The Makalu Base Camp Trek (4870m) is considered one of the most challenging and exciting treks in the eastern region of Nepal, an ideal opportunity for adventure seekers to explore unexplored areas...
Basic rock climbing course
A course to learn the basics of classic rock mountaineering in the Apuan Alps: belaying, progression, manoeuvres and everything you need to proceed safely on routes with alpine difficulties....
Yes or no' stage: first ropes on multipitch terrain
A climbing workshop for those who wish to become autonomous in their progression on multi-pitch routes, testing their skills as a leader on multipitch terrain. Registration Fee...
Basic sport climbing course
The perfect course for those who want to learn the basics of sport climbing, an activity that is much more than a sport. The right opportunity to learn the basic techniques of...
Climbing games for children and young people in Monsummano
A day of rock climbing specifically dedicated to children and young people! Everyone knows that climbing is innately popular with children. It is a wonderful sporting activity,...
Advanced stage: overhanging climbing
Have you been climbing at crags for a while now and want to improve your progression technique? Do you want to become stronger and more effective on overhanging walls? This is the Stage...
Advanced stage: flying
Have you been climbing at crags for a while now but are afraid to climb as a lead climber? Do the fall, the flight at the crag, frighten you and restrain your...
Advanced apprenticeship: first roped climbers at crags
Have you been climbing at crags for a while now but don't feel 'safe' climbing independently as a lead climber? Do you prefer to climb as a second climber but want to improve your...
Introduction to long routes course
Do you already have some sport climbing experience and would you like to climb multi-pitch routes in the Apuan Alps? This is the course for you Registration...

















