The Client is responsible for having the personal equipment required for the service, suitable for the planned activity and in good working order.
Depending on the activity, this personal equipment includes in particular:
- a climbing harness;
- a helmet;
- crampons;
- climbing shoes;
- an ice axe;
- walking or ski poles;
- any other personal equipment specified by the Guide before the service.
Before the service, the Guide provides the Client with a list of the personal equipment required for the planned activity.
The Client may use their own equipment or rent it from a specialist provider at their own expense, unless otherwise agreed.
If the Client has difficulty obtaining certain items of personal equipment, they are invited to inform the Guide sufficiently far in advance. Subject to availability and prior agreement, the Guide may help the Client find a solution or lend certain items. Any such loan is not an obligation of the Guide.
The collective technical equipment required for guiding and safety, including ropes, ice screws and belay devices, is supplied by the Guide unless otherwise agreed in advance.
The Guide may check the suitability and apparent condition of the Client's personal equipment and refuse the use of equipment that is clearly unsuitable, defective or poses a safety risk.
The Client undertakes to use equipment in accordance with the Guide's instructions.
Any equipment entrusted to the Client by the Guide must be used with care and returned at the end of the service, allowing for normal wear and tear.