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Petzl Crampons Sac Crampons Fakir Noir Orange Overview Petzl Crampons Sac Crampons Fakir Noir Orange Side Deals
  • £15.57

The Petzl Fakir Black Orange crampon bag carries your crampons without damaging your backpack with its rigid bottom. Net to evacuate water and guarantee good ventilation

Petzl Crampons Leopard Leverlock Fil Overview Petzl Crampons Leopard Leverlock Fil Side Deals
  • Recommended price

    £139.11

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    £104.31

The Petzl Leopard Leverlock Fil is a lightweight, aluminium crampon designed for ski touring and glacier walking, featuring an automatic heel-locking system for easy use.

Petzl Crampons Vasak Leverlock Universel Overview Petzl Crampons Vasak Leverlock Universel Top Deals
  • Recommended price

    £156.51

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    £126.06

Petzl Vasak Leverlock Universal 12-point steel crampons offer reliable grip and optimum comfort for classic mountaineering.

Blue Ice Crampons Harfang Overview Blue Ice Crampons Harfang Back Deals
  • Recommended price

    £130.41

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    £108.66

Very compact, robust and efficient, the Blue Ice Harfang crampon is a lightweight model that offers excellent grip for your mountaineering and ski touring outings.  

Petzl Crampons Irvis Hybrid Leverlock Universel Overview Petzl Crampons Irvis Hybrid Leverlock Universel Side Deals
  • Recommended price

    £147.81

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    £117.36

The Petzl Irvis Hybrid Leverlock Universal is a versatile, lightweight crampon with a steel front and aluminium heel, designed for various mountain terrains and compatible with all types of boots.

Petzl Crampons Leopard Flexlock Overview Petzl Crampons Leopard Flexlock Side Deals
  • Recommended price

    £139.11

    -25%

    £104.31

The Petzl Leopard Flexlock is a lightweight, aluminium crampon with a flexible linking system, compatible with all boot types, ideal for snow approaches and fast climbs.

Petzl Crampons Irvis Leverlock Universel Overview Petzl Crampons Irvis Leverlock Universel Side Deals
  • Recommended price

    £130.41

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    £104.31

The Petzl Irvis Leverlock Universel is a lightweight, compact crampon with 10 steel points, perfect for glacier hiking and mountaineering.

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Petzl Crampon accessories Antisnow Leopard (x2) Overview Petzl Crampon accessories Antisnow Leopard (x2) Side Deals
  • £21.66

Made of polymer, Antisnow Leopard are anti-logging accessories for Petzl Leopard FL and LLF crampons.

Blue Ice Crampons Harfang Enduro Overview Blue Ice Crampons Harfang Enduro Side Deals
  • Recommended price

    £113.01

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    £95.61

The special feature of the Blue Ice Harfang Enduro mountaineering crampon is a strap that allows it to be folded, making it very compact and lightweight.

Black Diamond Crampons Neve Pro Envy Green Overview Black Diamond Crampons Neve Pro Envy Green Side Deals
  • Recommended price

    £156.51

    -16%

    £130.41

The Neve Pro Envy Green are very lightweight aluminium crampons from Black Diamond. The cable design of the central part allows to fold them in two and limit their footprint. 

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Petzl Crampon accessories Back Flex (x 2) Overview Petzl Crampon accessories Back Flex (x 2) Detail Deals
  • Recommended price

    £34.71

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    £32.97

The Petzl Back Flex are flexible, interchangeable rear bindings for Petzl crampons, compatible with various models and suitable for mountaineering or snowboard boots.

Petzl Crampon accessories Cordelettes Cord-Tec (x2) Overview Petzl Crampon accessories Cordelettes Cord-Tec (x2) Detail Deals
  • Recommended price

    £13.83

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    £12.96

Petzl Cord-Tec cords can be used to replace any damaged connecting cord(s).

Grivel Crampon accessories Crampon Safe Overview Grivel Crampon accessories Crampon Safe Detail Deals
  • Recommended price

    £19.92

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    £18.18

The Grivel Crampon Safe crampon bag allows you to carry and store your mountaineering crampons.

Petzl Crampon accessories Fil Telemark Overview Petzl Crampon accessories Fil Telemark Side Deals
  • Recommended price

    £26.01

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    £17.31

This pair of front bindings makes it possible to use any Petzl crampon model with telemark boots.

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Petzl Crampons Irvis Flexlock Overview Petzl Crampons Irvis Flexlock Side Deals
  • Recommended price

    £121.71

    -14%

    £104.31

The Petzl Irvis Flexlock is a lightweight, compact crampon with 10 steel points, perfect for glacier hiking and mountaineering, featuring a Flexlock binding system for boots without welts.

C.A.M.P. Crampons Stalker - Universal Overview C.A.M.P. Crampons Stalker - Universal Back Deals
  • Recommended price

    £108.66

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    £93.87

The Camp Stalker - Universal is an innovative, reliable crampon optimised for glacier hiking and mountaineering, featuring a universal binding system, 12 steel points, and an anti-balling system.

C.A.M.P. Crampons XLC Nanotech Automatic Overview C.A.M.P. Crampons XLC Nanotech Automatic Back Deals
  • Recommended price

    £173.91

    -20%

    £139.11

The Camp XLC Nanotech Automatic crampons, combining lightness and durability thanks to their aluminum and Nanoflex construction, are perfect for mountaineering and high-mountain climbing.

Grivel Crampons Air Tech Light Cramp-o-Matic Evo Overview Grivel Crampons Air Tech Light Cramp-o-Matic Evo Detail Deals
  • Recommended price

    £147.81

    -5%

    £139.11

The Air Tech Light Cramp-o-Matic Evo is an automatic ski touring crampon from Grivel, made of aluminum and also suitable for ice mountaineering.

Grivel Crampons Air Tech Light New-Classic Evo Overview Grivel Crampons Air Tech Light New-Classic Evo Detail Deals
  • Recommended price

    £150.42

    -7%

    £139.11

Grivel's Air Tech Light New-Classic Evo is a ski-touring and mountaineering crampon with 12 aluminum spikes for shoes with no overhang.

Grivel Crampons Air Tech Light New-Matic Evo Overview Grivel Crampons Air Tech Light New-Matic Evo Detail Deals
  • Recommended price

    £150.42

    -7%

    £139.11

The Grivel Air Tech Light New-Matic Evo is a semi-automatic ski touring and mountaineering crampon with 12 aluminum points.

C.A.M.P. Crampons Ascent Auto & Semi-Automatic Vert Noir Overview C.A.M.P. Crampons Ascent Auto & Semi-Automatic Vert Noir Back Deals
  • Recommended price

    £126.06

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    £99.96

The Camp Ascent Auto & Semi-Automatic Vert Noir can used in step-in and hybrid modes. They can also be turned into strap-on models with a heel piece sold separately. 

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What are the best crampons for ski touring, mountaineering or glacier hiking?

To be safe on snow and ice in the mountains, whether it is winter hiking, mountaineering, ski touring, or glacier hiking, you need a good pair of crampons. Made of steel or aluminium with 10 or 12 points and various binding systems, strap-on, hybrid or step-in so that you can find the right pair for your boots and use. We offer models compatible with hiking, mountaineering, ski touring and even snowboard boots.

Choosing the best crampons for snow and ice depending on your boots

There is a wide range of crampon models on the market today. It’s a good idea to review the technical characteristics of the various models to understand their specific features and make the right choice. Understanding these elements will allow you to pick the right crampons for your needs and the boots you intend to use them with.

Binding systems

Strap-on crampons: These models are versatile and lightweight. They are compatible with the greatest number of boots, hiking boots, snowboard boots and even stiff mountaineering boots thanks to a system of straps that allows to attach them. However, they are not suitable for steep terrain because of their lack of stiffness.

Hybrid or semi-automatic crampons: These very widespread models require boots with a rear welt. This binding type is reliable, quick and easy to use. These crampons are suitable for technical mountaineering, while being more versatile than automatic crampons regarding the choice of your boots. Some snowboard boots with a rear welt are compatible with this type of crampons, they are splitboard dedicated models.

Step-in or automatic crampons: These crampons can only be used on stiff boots with front and rear welts. They are stiff and precise, making them perfect for technical mountaineering or ice climbing. They are compatible with most ski touring boots. This type of crampons offers the most secure boot/crampon interface.

Some crampons come with interchangeable binding parts to switch between binding types and improve their versatility.

If you are in any doubt, here is a summary chart to choose the proper crampon depending on your boots.

Crampon types C1 Strap-on C2 Hybrid C3 Step-in
Ski touring boot
B3 Stiff mountaineering boot with front/back notch
B2 medium stiff boot with back notch
Soft boot (snowboard boot)

Number and type of points

Most crampons have 10 or 12 points. Nowadays, all feature front points (or 1 in the case of some technical mountaineering or ice climbing models). 10 point models are lighter but lack the third pair of points. 12 points offer better stability.

Regarding their profile, flat points promote floatation, making them better for walking, snow and moderate slopes. Serrated vertical points penetrate better in ice, crampons with this type of points are meant for steeper slopes. Finally, crampons with a single front point are exclusively for ice climbing or technical mountaineering. This configuration is more precise.

Materials: steel or aluminium

The material used influences the crampons’ weight and strength. Aluminium is lighter but weaker. Aluminium crampons are ideal for ski touring, to keep the weight down. They are also perfect for glacier hiking and moderate snow slopes. However, these crampons are not as strong than steel or stainless steel models on ice and rocks.

Lightweight crampons for ski touring

When you’re ski touring, your crampons are only used for some sections where climbing skins and ski crampons are not enough. Consequently, pick very lightweight crampons to keep your backpack light. 10 point aluminium crampons are perfect to overcome difficult sections during when ski touring.

Crampons for glacier hiking

For glacier hiking, high-altitude treks where hiking trails can be covered in snow and require the use of crampons, you need crampons that are compatible with your hiking boots. Strap-on models are the best option, aluminium reduces weight, especially for multi-day treks. 10 points are enough as long as you remain on snowy trails or glaciers and don’t venture on steeper terrain.

Automatic crampons for mountaineering

For technical mountaineering and ice climbing, step-on crampons with front points that offer maximum precision and penetrate easily in hardpack snow and ice are preferrable. For classic mountaineering routes, hybrid models offer better versatility as they can be used with boots that have either front and rear welts or a single rear notch.

When should you put your crampons?

Owning the best pair of crampons money can buy but leaving it at the bottom of your mountaineering backpack isn’t very useful. Realising too late than you need your crampons to climb a difficult section means you’ll have to put them on in a less than ideal spot and risk slipping. Anticipate! Whether it is ski touring or mountaineering, a fall can have serious consequences. It is safe to say that crampons constitute a piece of mountain safety equipment just like an ice axe, avalanche beacon kit, shovel and probe.