• Family trek facing the Meije glaciers
  • Family trek facing the Meije glaciers
  • Family trek facing the Meije glaciers
  • Family trek facing the Meije glaciers
  • Family trek facing the Meije glaciers
  • Family trek facing the Meije glaciers
Écrins Massif / Hautes-Alpes

Family trek facing the Meije glaciers

Réf : OAOSUH

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Écrins Massif / Hautes-Alpes
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    33.33 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Treat your family to a magical break in the heart of the Southern Alps, far from screens and the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This "Esprit Parc National" certified trip is designed to delight both young and old, with walks suitable for children as young as 6 and breathtaking scenery: sparkling lakes perfect for dipping your toes in, playful marmots to spot, and majestic peaks to admire. Each day is a new adventure to share, punctuated by cozy evenings in mountain huts, where you can enjoy stories and family moments under a starry sky. The highlight of this immersive experience? A spectacular cable car ride to reach the glaciers at 3,200 meters altitude, a magnificent setting that will leave a lasting impression and introduce young explorers to the secrets and challenges of the high mountains.


The highlights

  • A circuit suitable for young adventurers aged 6 and up
  • Fascinating discoveries in the heart of nature
  • The cable car ride up to reach the glaciers at 3200m
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average daily elevation gain: 379 m
  • Average daily descent: 470 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Supervisor
A state-certified mountain guide specializing in the Queyras region. A true mountain professional, he is committed to ensuring the smooth running of your hike in complete safety: route selection, pace, logistics, health, and adaptation to unpredictable weather and snow conditions. He fosters group dynamics and cohesion. The guide makes it easy for you to connect with the mountain environment and passionately shares his knowledge of nature. He is available and attentive to your needs!

Management

Security

Mountain areas far from populated zones often lack mobile phone coverage or are affected by numerous unpredictable dead zones. To avoid these problems and ensure maximum safety, professionals are equipped with VHF radios allowing direct access to mountain rescue services.

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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
  • map

    LA GRAVE (1480m) - VALLON DE LA BUFFE (1975m)

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Positive elevation gain 680 m
    • Negative elevation 115 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Meeting at 9:30 am in La Grave (1,480 m)

    You will be greeted by your guide. This briefing will cover the latest information about your itinerary, then you'll set off for an immersion in the heart of the mountains.

    LA GRAVE (1,480 m) - VALLON DE LA BUFFE (1,975 m)

    For this first day, we leave the legendary village of La Grave and head towards the perched hamlets overlooking the valley. This first day will be an opportunity to get to know the group and learn the basics of mountain life. At the foot of the peaks of the Buffe valley, which rise to around 3,000 meters, we reach our unusual mountain retreat for the night!

    Day 1

Note

Depending on the weather, snow conditions, potential overbooking of accommodations, or any other reasons beyond our control, we may exceptionally need to modify this program. Our local presence in the heart of the Queyras region allows us to best address these constraints without compromising the enjoyment of your stay.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
La Grave
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
La Grave
Day 5 - 17h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Grenoble ou Gare de Biançon
Daily sleeper train service from Paris to Briançon (Gare d'Austerlitz). TGV line to Valence, then connecting TER train to Briançon. TGV line to Grenoble. TER line Marseille-Briançon. From Grenoble or Briançon, you must then take bus line 35. For 2023 timetables, visit https://zou.maregionsud.fr/. Get off directly at the La Grave stop.
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
To reach Briançon, take the Lautaret Pass. If arriving from the north (Lyon, Annecy, Chambéry), you can also take the motorway towards the Maurienne Valley and the Fréjus Tunnel. Exit at Oulx and cross the Montgenèvre Pass or the Échelle Pass. In summer, via the Maurienne Valley, you can also reach the Hautes-Alpes via the Galibier Pass by leaving the motorway at Saint-Michel (a stunning drive!). From the south, follow signs for Gap, Embrun, then Briançon and La Grave.
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Full board from Monday lunchtime to Friday lunchtime
  2. The hike will be supervised by a guide.
  3. The cable car fee

The price does not include

  1. Drinks and wine during meals
  2. Race food for children
  3. The ice cave tour (€4.50 to €5.50)
  4. Luggage transport

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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Spécialiste des Alpes du Sud depuis plus de 20 ans, notre partenaire local rayonne sur des territoires d'exception comme le Queyras, les Écrins, le Mercantour et l'Ubaye, sans oublier son secteur de cœur : les Calanques. Cette agence à taille humaine s'appuie sur une équipe de passionnés et d'experts de terrain pour concevoir des séjours sur mesure, parfaitement adaptés à vos envies de durée et de confort. Reconnue pour son implication territoriale, elle garantit des départs toute l'année pour ses séjours accompagnés, plaçant la convivialité et les valeurs humaines au centre de chaque aventure partagée.
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