In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelExpert
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DestinationNévache / Écrins Massif
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AgeFrom 18 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions73.53 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Experience an unforgettable week of hiking in the Clarée Valley ! The valley's geographical location between Savoie, Hautes-Alpes, and Italy offers numerous viewpoints and magnificent vistas. From Névache , where your 2-star hotel is located, you'll set off each day to climb a new peak, gaining between 1,100 and 1,500 meters of elevation daily. Your adventure will reveal diverse landscapes . You'll traverse larch and pine forests , hanging alpine valleys , and encounter a more rugged, rocky alpine zone at higher altitudes. A sporty break in a splendid environment to feast your eyes on!
The highlights
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The Clarée Valley, a little paradise for hiking
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Every day, a new summit
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Supervision by village guides
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
Hiker level 5 on a scale of 5:
6 to 8 hours of walking per day / Mountain routes with elevation gains of 950 to 1500 meters uphill and/or downhill, sometimes off-trail. Very good physical condition required.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 7h
- Average daily elevation gain: 1230 m
- Average daily descent: 1230 m
- Maximum altitude: 3178 m
Management
French
Program
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Welcome to Névache
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon. Check-in. Information meeting at 7pm with your guide.
Day 1 -
The Grand Area (2869 m)
- Transportation Minibus - 00h10 - 5km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h30
- Positive elevation gain 1150 m
- Negative elevation 1150 m
- Maximum altitude 2869 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Starting from Pont de Rately (1749 m), we ascend via the route that passes the refuge and the Col de Buffère (2427 m). It's an open and welcoming valley, perfect for warming up before the steeper 450-meter climb between the pass and the summit. We're just under 3000 meters, but the distinctive character of the summit and the superb view over the Guisane and Écrins mountains make it well worth the effort.
Day 2 -
Pic du Lac Blanc (2980 m)
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 10km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 1150 m
- Negative elevation 1150 m
- Maximum altitude 2980 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
From the Fontcouverte parking area (1860 m), we begin a very classic ascent towards the hamlet of Ricou and its refuge, and the lakes Laramon (2359 m), Serpent (2448 m), and des Gardioles. The route is popular but magnificent, and we aim higher. And the higher we climb, the more the view opens up. The Pic du Lac Blanc, just under 3000 meters, offers a vast and unobstructed panorama, all the way to Mont Blanc.
Day 3 -
Pointe des Cerces (3097 m)
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 15km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 1100 m
- Negative elevation 1100 m
- Maximum altitude 3097 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We return to the Laval parking lot (2030 m) to hike up the Clarée River to its source. From Lake Clarée, we cross into Savoy to the Seuil des Rochilles (2459 m). After skirting the Rochilles lakes, we reach the Col des Cerces (2574 m). We leave the marked trails for the final part of our ascent. First, a traverse along ledges above Lake Cerces, then a steep climb into the rocky cirque of the north face. The summit cross rewards us with a "I am worth what I want!" Something to ponder during the effort.
Day 4 -
La Gardiole (2753 m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 1250 m
- Negative elevation 1250 m
- Maximum altitude 2753 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
The hike begins right from the hotel, following the Clarée River and then tackling the climb to Les Planchettes. This loop trail will take us through the Oule and Cristol valleys, in either direction. The first steep ascent takes us through the forest to one of the hanging valleys, followed by a beautiful traverse across alpine pastures before reaching the ridge line, where we'll be rewarded with a stunning view of the Guisane, Écrins, and Queyras mountains.
Day 5 -
Mount Thabor (3178 m)
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 15km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Positive elevation gain 1500 m
- Negative elevation 1500 m
- Maximum altitude 3178 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A classic in our mountain range! A summit straddling the Northern and Southern Alps. From the Laval parking area (2030 m), we ascend through the Muandes valley and its lakes to the Col des Muandes (2828 m) and then to the Roche du Chardonnet (2950 m). We follow the border with Savoie via the Col de Valmeinier to cross the valleys that lead to the characteristic rounded summit of Mont Thabor. A must-do! We can also consider the ascent from the narrow valley, which is slightly easier.
Day 6 -
End of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of stay after breakfast.
Day 7
Note
This program is provided for informational purposes only; we may sometimes need to modify the proposed itinerary depending on weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Rest assured, these changes are always made in your best interest, for your safety and comfort!
If this trip seems too strenuous, we have other trips on the program, such as the "Wild Hiking" trip: level 4
Accommodation
You are staying in a 2* hotel, located in the hamlet of Roubion , at the entrance to Névache.
The hotel's location allows you to set off on your activities without a car. Just steps away, the Clarée, our river with its clear, pristine waters, invites you to peaceful, contemplative relaxation. And when the season is in full swing, the shuttle bus that serves the upper valley is a 3-minute walk away.
Access
DISPERSION
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 on the Italian side via the TGV PARIS-OULX
- From this station you will need to take a direct bus to Briançon (€7.50). 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.
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 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, 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.
Consider carpooling!
Price details
The price includes
- Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7
- Organization fees
- 5 days of supervision
- Local transfers
- 2 access points to the wellness area
- Accommodation in a triple room
The price does not include
- Round-trip transportation to Névache
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Massages
- Transfers using personal vehicles if needed
Options
- Additional night - Single room : CHF140.88 / person
- Extra night - Double room : CHF89.65 / person
- Extra nights - Triple room : CHF85.99 / 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
- 1 backpack of 30 to 40 liters
- 1 airtight plastic container (minimum capacity 0.3 liters) + cup + cutlery
- 2 telescopic poles
- 1 backpack cover or a large plastic bag to protect the inside of the backpack
- 1 pair of hiking boots that provide good ankle support and are waterproof, with Vibram-type (lugged) soles
- 1 pair of excellent quality sunglasses
- 1 thermos or a preferably insulated water bottle (1.5 liters minimum)
- 1 Opinel-type pocket knife
- 1 small pouch (preferably waterproof) to hold money, ID card, health insurance card and assistance contract
- 1 small roll of toilet paper, tissues
- 1 survival blanket
- A small specialty from your region or a homemade treat to share
Clothing to bring
- 1 technical long-sleeved T-shirt made of breathable material
- 1 warm fleece jacket or a lightweight down jacket
- 1 windproof, waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex type jacket
- 1 hat or cap to protect yourself from the sun
- A lightweight hat with thin fleece gloves to protect against the cold or wind
- 1 pair of trekking trousers
- 1 short
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