In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationNévache / Écrins Massif
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AgeFrom 13 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions71.96 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Discover the picture-perfect landscapes of the Clarée Valley! This hike has been specially designed to minimize difficulty and allow as many people as possible to enjoy this exceptional region. Explore mountain peaks and high-altitude lakes in a pristine environment where nature reveals all its beauty . Accompanied by a passionate local guide , you'll uncover all the valley's secrets. In the evening, your accommodation will give you access to a wellness area where you can relax before your next adventure. Combining relaxation , leisure, and discovery , this trip is perfect for a family getaway!
The highlights
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A preserved valley
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Supervision by local guides
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A wellness area to relax before your next hike
Photos
Marie - verified review - august 2024
Marie - verified review - august 2024
Marie - verified review - august 2024
Marie - verified review - august 2024
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
Hiker level 2 on a scale of 5:
- 3 to 5 hours of walking per day.
- Mountain route with elevation changes of 300 to 600 meters uphill and/or downhill.
- Backpack: you carry your belongings for the day and a picnic.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 4h30
Management
French
The activity will be supervised by a state-certified mountain guide who knows the mountain range perfectly.
Program
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Hotel check-in and reception
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
You will be welcomed at the hotel in the afternoon. You will have time to settle in before attending the information meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. where you will meet your guide.
Day 1 -
Source and lake of the Clarée
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 15km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Starting from Laval, at the end of the drivable road, the upper valley will unfold, majestic with its surrounding peaks… A magnificent progression along the singing notes of the river will lead you to its source: the path will stretch along its clear and rapid waters to bring you to the gates of the Haute Maurienne.
Day 2 -
The Thures plateau and Lake Chavillon
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The Thures alpine pasture provides access to the Vallée Étroite, a Névache enclave in Italy. The ascent through the forest is gradual and opens onto a verdant hanging valley, a vast summer pasture for one of the valley's transhumant herds. Crossing the plateau leads to the lake. A magical view awaits you there, set against a backdrop of Dolomite mountains, facing the legendary summit of Mont Thabor.
Day 3 -
Lakes Laramon and Serpent
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Perched at an altitude of 2359 meters, Lake Laramon, a jewel of the Hautes Alpes, will undoubtedly be THE postcard image of the valley! After this lake, you will continue along the path which will gradually climb to appreciate this viewpoint facing the Écrins dome and reach Lake Serpent.
Day 4 -
Chardonnet Refuge and Valley
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 10km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The climb from Foncouverte is quite steep, then levels off a bit before reaching the Chardonnet refuge, nestled in a verdant setting that invites a break. Shortly after the refuge, we'll reach the lake of the same name as well as the Châtelard lake, marking the entrance to the magnificent Chardonnet valley.
Day 5 -
The Buffère valley
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 15km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Starting from Ville-Haute, a bucolic route follows the banks of the Clarée before climbing into the Buffère valley through the Sully woods from La Souchère. A welcoming valley where the alpine hamlet has been beautifully renovated by the refuge wardens.
Day 6 -
End of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
This will mark the end of your stay. After breakfast, rooms must be vacated around 10am.
Day 7
Note
The guide reserves the right to modify the program for any reason (weather conditions, snow conditions, technical level of participants) in order to ensure a better experience for you.
Accommodation
The accommodation is a 2-star hotel located in the hamlet of Roubion, at the entrance to Névache. The hotel is conveniently located near the starting points for various activities. The Clarée River, which runs alongside the hotel, invites you to enjoy peaceful and contemplative relaxation. When the season is in full swing, the shuttle bus to the upper valley is just a 3-minute walk away!
Access
DISPERSION
On day 7, after breakfast, we ask that you vacate your rooms by 10:00 AM.
Go to the starting point
From Paris, you have several options:
- Either arriving from the Italian side via the Paris-Oulx TGV
- 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 to Briançon, by night train or daytime trains:
- From Marseille or Valence, there are direct TER trains to Briançon.
To travel from Briançon to Névache:
Either by regular shuttle (July - August). Roubion stop 350m from the hotel.
Information and timetables are available at https://www.autocars-resalp.com/lignes-horaires/briancon-nevache
You can take a taxi for approximately €75 (excluding July and August or shuttle hours), ideally in a group depending on the schedule. Please let us know your arrival time when you book.
Don't hesitate to call us, we'll help you with your application!
You can drive to the hotel, where there is a large car park. Consider carpooling!
- From the south, you go up the Durance valley to reach Briançon.
- From the north and west, you can, like cyclists, pass through the Lautaret pass and its spectacular panorama, or choose the comfort (and its price) of passing through Italy, thanks to the Fréjus Tunnel, a road replica of the ambitious railway project of the mid-18th century.
Price details
The price includes
- Full board from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
- 6 nights in a triple room
- The framework
- Local transfers
- 2 access passes to the wellness area during your stay
The price does not include
- Round-trip transport between the train station and Névache
- Additional access to the wellness area
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Massages
Options
- Extra night - Bed in a double room : CHF89.65 / person
- Extra night - Bed in a 3-person room : CHF85.99 / person
- Additional night - Single room : CHF140.88 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- hiking poles if needed
Equipment to bring
- Backpack 30 to 40L
- Telescopic poles
- Hat/cap
- Gourd
- Hiking shoes
- Lightweight sneakers
- Sunglasses
- Camera
Clothing to bring
- Warm fleece
- Comfortable clothes
- Lightweight down jacket
- Windproof jacket
- Trekking pants
- Cap
- Gloves
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