Écrins Massif
/ Hautes-Alpes
Discover mountaineering in the Ecrins, 100% female
Réf : EQZKDM
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationÉcrins Massif / Hautes-Alpes
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions15.36 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French
In a few words
This trip will provide you with the fundamentals of mountaineering and high-altitude climbing in the stunning setting of the Écrins massif . These three days will allow you to learn various basic techniques that will lead you to undertake your first mountaineering climb in this national park dotted with glaciers . The journey begins in the heart of the Écrins with an approach hike to the refuge. You will learn the basic techniques for moving as a rope team and ensuring your safety and that of your fellow participants, in all types of high-mountain terrain. The program includes: cramponing on snow and ice, roped progression on glaciers, rock climbing, rappelling techniques, rescue maneuvers, route planning, map reading, and navigation.
The highlights
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A true discovery of mountaineering among girls
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A "mountain" atmosphere in two ideally located mountain huts
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3 days of learning basic mountaineering techniques
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Sport
Level
Mountaineering
For those who engage in endurance or mountain sports (running, cycling, trail running, rock climbing, trekking, etc.) three or more times a week. You are capable of hiking for long hours in the mountains and ascending around 1,500 meters in a single day. Ideally, you have some prior high-altitude experience (such as walking in crampons), though this is not essential if you are in excellent physical condition. To aid acclimatization, it is recommended to go mountain hiking in the days leading up to the trip.
In figures
Mountaineering
- Average duration/day: 3h30
- Average distance/day: 8 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 800 m
- Maximum altitude: 3730 m
- Exposed Passages: Yes
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages spoken:
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French
Supervisor
Supervisor
Our course is led by a high mountain guide who will provide you with the technical elements necessary for the smooth running of the week.
Program
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Discovering mountaineering equipment and techniques on the glacier
- Activity Mountaineering
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Maximum altitude 2542 m
- Exposed passages Yes
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Meet at L'Argentière La Bessée train station in the morning and then drive to the starting point of your adventure, which begins with a hike to the Glacier Blanc refuge. The afternoon will be dedicated to learning the techniques of mountaineering and glacier travel. How to attach crampons, rope up, what an ice screw is used for, and what an ice axe is used for. You'll learn all this and more throughout the afternoon through fun exercises designed to introduce you to the basics of mountaineering. Dinner and overnight stay in a dormitory at the refuge, high in the mountains at 2542m.
Day 1 -
Glacier Blanc and first summit
- Activity Mountaineering
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 8 km
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Maximum altitude 3364 m
- Exposed passages Yes
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Departure before sunrise towards one of the peaks overlooking the refuge and the Glacier Blanc: the Pic du Glacier d'Arsine (3364 m). You will ascend roped together and put into practice the mountaineering techniques learned the previous day. Descending from the summit, you will reach the Refuge des Écrins (3170 m). Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast at the Refuge des Écrins.Day 2 -
Summit of Roche Faurio (3730m)
- Activity Mountaineering
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Distance 6 km
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Maximum altitude 3730 m
- Exposed passages Yes
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Another early start for this final day, as we set off at dawn to climb Roche Faurio, 3730 meters. We enjoy this majestic viewpoint overlooking the Écrins massif before beginning the descent that will take us away from the timeless world of the high mountains and back down to the valley.Day 3
Note
This program may be modified at the guide's discretion if mountain conditions, weather, or the participants' physical condition require it, and in the interest of safety. For safety reasons and to ensure a consistent level of difficulty corresponding to that advertised, the guides and organizers reserve the right to interrupt your participation if your technical skill level and/or physical fitness do not meet the required standards. Under no circumstances will this interruption entitle you to a refund or compensation.
Accommodation
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
Nights at the refuge are spent in dormitories; blankets are provided, but remember to bring a sleeping bag liner. Toiletries will be minimal. Slippers are available, so there's no need to bring shoes for the refuge.
Access
Departure
Parking De Pré Madame Carle
Day 1
: 10h30
End of stay
Parking Du Pré Madame Carle
Day 3
- 16h00
Connection possible by S30 bus to L'Argentière and train to Marseille then Paris.
Go to the starting point
Take the train toGare de L'Argentière-la-Bessée
Access possible by bus S30 at 9:05 departing from the SNCF train station of L'Argentière, connecting with the night train from Paris.
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Price details
The price includes
- The technical organization of the stay
- Supervision by a high mountain guide
- Full board accommodation in a dormitory from lunchtime on day 1 to afternoon on day 3
- The collective equipment necessary for safety
The price does not include
- Individual technical equipment
- Drinks in mountain huts and personal expenses
- Individual race supplies
- Travel to the starting point of the hike
- Drinks in mountain huts and personal expenses
- Water in the mountain huts (expect to pay €7-10 per bottle)
- Rental of boots, harness, helmet, crampons and ice axe if necessary
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
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The Alexandre team
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Located in Chamonix, the world capital of mountaineering, our team will take you to the most beautiful mountains in the world. Our guides all share the same mountain philosophy, based on sharing their passion, ensuring the safety of their leaders, and maintaining their professionalism. Whether on the trails of the Alps or on the highest peaks on the planet, the role of our partner's mountaineering team is to remain constantly attentive to your needs, sharing an unforgettable and safe experience. We also want this time spent together to be a sharing of all the riches of the high altitude: the sporting riches of the action, the aesthetic riches of the landscapes and the light, and the human riches of sharing a true "Mountain Culture."
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