Névache
/ Écrins Massif
Family trip to Névache
Réf : PWLUUM
In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationNévache / Écrins Massif
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions34.38 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
In a few words
Share the joy of hiking in the mountains with your children! This multi-day trek in the peaceful and welcoming Clarée Valley includes three days of hiking on a circular route with two nights spent in mountain huts . On the agenda: shared moments , beautiful panoramas , and wonderful experiences to enjoy together. You'll appreciate the friendly atmosphere of cozy little huts nestled in the exceptional natural environment of the Clarée Valley. Immerse yourself in the mountains, discovering their history, splendid landscapes, and heritage, and encountering flowers and animals, especially the mischievous and amusing marmots.
The highlights
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Family holidays with children aged 6 and up
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The cozy atmosphere of small mountain huts
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The unique landscapes of the Clarée
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
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.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 4h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 517 m
- Average daily descent: 517 m
Management
Enjoy an independent stay, where you follow the program at your own pace.
Independently
Independently
Progress at your own pace and according to your desires 🌏
Program
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Welcome to Névache
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Meet at the hotel in Névache in the late afternoon. Settle in for your first night and discuss your tour with the team.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 1 -
From Névache upper town to the Chardonnet refuge
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 650 m
- Negative elevation 50 m
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You'll reach the starting point of the hike at the hamlet of Ville-Haute. From there, you'll ascend the valley, following the right bank of the Clarée River along a bucolic and flower-filled route. You'll enjoy views of the river and the old chalets. Shortly after the Souchère bridge, you'll climb into the forest and alpine pastures to reach the refuge perched on its promontory.
Night at the Chardonnet refuge.
Day 2 -
From the Chardonnet refuge to the Ricou refuge
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 700 m
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today there are two options for connecting these two refuges. We describe the longer route here, and we will also provide a description of the shorter one to help you choose.
You descend along the Chardonnet stream to reach the hamlets of Queyrellin and then Rif Tord. As the day before, you ascend the valley on the right bank via Roche Noire and then Laval. You leave the riverbank to climb the path along the valley floor towards Lac de la Cula, a small jewel reflecting the sky in the alpine pastures. Then a long traverse and a series of beautiful switchbacks lead you to the refuge.
Night at the Ricou refuge.
Day 3 -
From the Ricou refuge to Névache via the rampart walk
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 300 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You climb back up the switchbacks above the refuge to see the large Lake Laramon and its many fish. It's a picture-perfect view of the valley, with snow-capped mountains in the background. You then follow the second half of the coastal path towards the village, a balcony trail offering panoramic views of the entire valley. You reach the banks of the Clarée River after descending past the Biaune chalets. Finally, you arrive in Ville-Haute and its shops, where your hike ends.
Overnight stay in a hotel in Névache.
Day 4 -
End of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A final breakfast at the hotel before checking out of your room by 10am.
Day 5
Accommodation
During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
🏨 2-star hotel - Day 1 and 4
- 2-star hotel : on the evenings of days 1 and 4, in rooms for 2 to 6 people with a bathroom for the family
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 2
Day 2
Ideal base camps for nature lovers, hikers, skiers or climbers.
For your comfort, small dormitories of four to six beds are available, all equipped with sheets and duvets. Remember to bring your sleeping bag liner and a flashlight.
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 3
Day 3
We welcome you at an altitude of 2115m under the generous sun of the northern Hautes-Alpes. Accessible on foot or horseback in summer, by snowshoe or ski touring in winter, with friends, in a group or with family, we welcome young and old during your high-altitude getaway, for a day trip or during a multi-day touring holiday in the heart of the Cerces.
Access
Departure
Névache
Day 1
: 16h00
End of stay
Névache
Day 5
- 10h00
Go to the starting point
Take the train toBriançon,Oulx ( Italie )OrGrenoble
From Paris, you have several options:
- Either arriving on the Italian side via the TGV PARIS-OULX
- From this station you will need to take a direct bus to Briançon. Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance of your trip on the SNCF website.
Either Paris / Grenoble + bus Grenoble / Briançon
Either arriving directly from Paris/Briançon , by night train or daytime trains:
- From Marseille or Valence, there are direct TER trains to Briançon.
Travel to the place of stay
with parking
available
You can drive to the hotel, where there is a large parking lot. We'll keep this description brief, given that in this modern age, GPS is standard equipment in our cars and on our phones.
From the south, you go up the Durance valley to reach Briançon.
From the north and west, you can, like cyclists, take the Lautaret Pass and its spectacular views, or choose the comfort (and the price) of crossing into Italy via the Fréjus Tunnel, a road version of the ambitious railway project of the mid-18th century. Consider carpooling!
Price details
The price includes
- Full board from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 5
- A complete package including a detailed itinerary, a guide to the Clarée Valley, and an IGN map
- Application and organization fees
The price does not include
- Round-trip transportation to Névache
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Decathlon Travel Partner
The L'Echaillon team
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Ancré à Névache, au cœur de la vallée de la Clarée, notre partenaire local est l'expert historique de ce territoire sauvage des Hautes-Alpes depuis plus de 40 ans. Été comme hiver, il vous ouvre les portes d'un environnement préservé au climat privilégié, proposant quasiment toutes les activités de montagne possibles. Votre camp de base ? Un hôtel deux étoiles chaleureux alliant calme et confort. Avec ses chambres douillettes et son espace bien-être dédié à la récupération, l'établissement place l'accueil au centre de votre séjour. C’est l’adresse idéale pour ceux qui cherchent à combiner plaisirs sportifs et ressourcement total dans l'une des vallées les plus authentiques des Alpes.
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