Classic ice axe hire for glacier hiking
Get equipped with a classic ice axe designed for glacier hiking and move more confidently across snow and icy terrain.
Description
Prepare for your next outing with a glacier hiking ice axe rental in Grenoble for €15.
⛏️ The Climbing Technology Hound+ is designed for glacier travel and classic mountaineering, with two lengths available depending on the user’s height.
🏔️ A practical way to complete your setup before heading into Isère and the French Alps.
⛏️ The rental includes one Climbing Technology Hound+ ice axe for €15 per day. This model is mainly intended for glacier hiking and classic mountaineering. Takamaka has two different lengths available, selected according to the user’s height so that the ice axe matches their body size. The exact length supplied therefore depends on availability and your height.
📅 Rental collection is available Monday to Friday: 9 am–12 noon / 2 pm–6 pm, from Takamaka Grenoble at 1 Quai de Créqui, 38000 Grenoble.
💳 Bring a valid ID, which will be requested and scanned for the security deposit.
🏔️ Weekend rental: book your equipment for Friday.
💶 Weekend offer: pay for just one rental day, meaning €15, and collect your equipment before 6 pm on Friday.
↩️ Weekend return: during the day on Monday. Before departure, make sure the ice axe length suits your height and that you know how to use it correctly on glacial terrain.
How your hire works
📅 Choose your dates
✅ Confirm your booking
🪪 Choose the right length
🏔️ Head out on your glacier hike and return it
Why choose Takamaka ?
🏔️ Renting your glacier hiking ice axe from Takamaka Grenoble gives you access to a classic model suited to glacial routes without immediately investing in your own equipment. The Climbing Technology Hound+ is available in two lengths to better match the user’s height and intended use.
⛏️ The team can help select the most suitable length before departure and check that your overall setup is appropriate for your route. This practical knowledge of high-mountain equipment is backed by 30 years of Takamaka experience in outdoor and Alpine activities.
FAQ
Which ice axe model is supplied ?
The rental model is the Climbing Technology Hound+, suited to glacier hiking and classic mountaineering.
How many lengths are available ?
Takamaka has two different lengths available. The right one is selected according to the user’s height so that the ice axe fits their body size correctly.
How do I choose the right ice axe length ?
The length should match your height and intended use. The Takamaka team can help you choose between the two available sizes when you collect the equipment.
Is this ice axe suitable for ice climbing ?
No. This product is a classic ice axe intended for glacier hiking. More technical activities such as ice climbing generally require specialist tools.
Are crampons included with the ice axe ?
No. The €15 rental covers the ice axe only. Crampons, mountaineering boots, helmet and other equipment must be rented or supplied separately.
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