Grivel produce some of the finest alpine climbing gear on earth. Base at the foot of Mont Blanc Grivel a long heritage and have been market leaders in Ice tools, Crampons, Protection and climbing gear for many years. The Grivel family were originally blacksmiths and became one of the first producers of ice axes and crampons. They've pioneered innovations in ice tools and crampon design for well over 100 years and continue to be the leading innovators in alpine and ice climbing equipment.