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The 3 Main Types of Belay Devices for Climbing Safely

Alpinism

Climbing

Equipement

The 3 Main Types of Belay Devices for Climbing Safely

14

August

2026

Tube-style, assisted-braking, or Munter hitch: learn how each belay device works and pick the safest option for your next climb.

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The 3 Main Types of Belay Devices for Climbing Safely

Alpinism

Climbing

Equipement

The 3 Main Types of Belay Devices for Climbing Safely

Tube-style, assisted-braking, or Munter hitch: learn how each belay device works and pick the safest option for your next climb.

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Climbing in Chamonix: Explore the Best Routes with Vamos Guides and Whympr

Climbing

Climbing in Chamonix: Explore the Best Routes with Vamos Guides and Whympr

Discover Chamonix’s best climbing crags with climbing guides from Vamos Editions and the Whympr app

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New Chamonix & Mont-Blanc Trail Guidebook: Explore 30 Routes, Also Available in Whympr

Hiking

Whympr

New Chamonix & Mont-Blanc Trail Guidebook: Explore 30 Routes, Also Available in Whympr

Explore 30 Trail Routes in Chamonix & Mont-Blanc

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Créer une trace GPX sur mobile (même hors-ligne) avec Whympr

Hiking

Alpinism

Ski touring

Créer une trace GPX sur mobile (même hors-ligne) avec Whympr

Crée, modifie et utilise ta trace GPX directement depuis ton téléphone, même sans réseau : idéal en randonnée, trek ou alpinisme. Le tuto complet pas à pas.

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Randonnée autour du Lac Blanc, le lac mythique de Chamonix

Hiking

Alpinism

Whympr

Randonnée autour du Lac Blanc, le lac mythique de Chamonix

Randonnée au Lac Blanc (2352 m) à Chamonix : découverte du lac, 2 itinéraires détaillés (Flégère ou Col des Montets), distances, dénivelé et meilleure période pour y aller

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French Climbing Grades: one of the keys to a successful day out!

Climbing

Equipement

Whympr

French Climbing Grades: one of the keys to a successful day out!

French climbing grades explained: from 3 to 9, plus how they compare to YDS, UIAA and other international systems. Pick the right route with confidence.

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