The Alpine Club, the world’s first mountaineering club, was founded in 1857.  For over 150 years, members have been at the leading edge of worldwide mountaineering development and exploration. 

With membership, experienced and aspiring alpinists benefit from a varied meets programme, regional lectures with notable guest speakers, reduced rates at many alpine huts, opportunity to apply for grants to support expeditions, significant discounts at many UK retailers, extensive networking contacts, access to the AC Library and maps - and more! 

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Symposia

Below is a list of Alpine Club Symposia.

Organised by members of The Alpine Club, events focus on the mountains of a particular area, or on a specific aspect of mountaineering. Each symposium runs for a whole day and is typically held at a weekend in the Lake District, North Wales or the Peak District. During the day experts on the subject, including top mountaineers from around the world, give a series of illustrated presentations, creating an event that is both informative and inspiring. Take a look at the impressive list of speakers at recent and forthcoming symposia to see why these events are so popular. The symposia are usually open to members at a discount, as well as non-members.

Symposia are particularly useful for anyone planning an expedition or looking for new places to visit. Many expeditions have started in the bar after a symposium; but be warned: these events can be dangerously inspirational!

Events Calendar

7th Annual Joint AC/CAF Marseille Meet
From Sunday 29 April 2018
To Sunday 06 May 2018
Sunday 29 April 2018

7th ANNUAL JOINT AC/CAF MARSEILLE MEET. 29th April - 6th May 2018

Trad and bolted on French limestone.
 
Contact  Nicholas Smith
 
Detail: 
7th Annual Joint AC/CAF – Club Alpin Français, (French Alpine Club) Marseille meet. Trad and bolted on sun-kissed French limestone by the sea.
We will be joined by keen and well informed French climbers, led by our old friend Remi Songeon.
He has proposed a soirée on one evening with CAF members at the 'local de notre club'.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE PLACE REMAINING

Location: 
  • Les Calanques, near Marseilles
Meet up in Marseille airport at 11am on 29 April, to pool hire cars (depending on numbers).
Departure is ca 11am on the 6 May.
Remi has proposed accommodation in a local gite, Airbnb, or homestays with CAF members.
 
Location Les Calanques
 
Contact Details:
For further details contact the coordinators:
  • Nicholas Smith - nThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07779096813