In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationJarjatte Valley / Drome
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AgeFrom 14 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions83.17 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
The highlights
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The Jarjatte valley is a major site in the Vercors park and the Dévoluy massif.
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A good level of comfort in simplicity and conviviality, 100% local cuisine.
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A wellness area facing the mountains: sauna, Nordic bath, massages…
Photos
Leila - verified review - august 2024
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
This hiking trip is rated level 2. The outings average 500 meters of elevation gain and 10 kilometers in distance. They take place in mountainous terrain. This level is suitable for a wide range of hikers.
public. However, it is necessary to have:
- regular sports activities or hiking,
- a reasonable level of physical fitness allowing one to walk regularly at an average pace of 250m of positive elevation gain per hour excluding breaks.
- sufficient balance and motor skills to make occasional progress on uneven, sloping terrain and which may include off-trail sections.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 4h
- Average distance/day: 11 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 526 m
- Average daily descent: 526 m
- Maximum altitude: 1900 m
Yoga
- Average duration/day: 2h30
- 2 average daily practices
Management
French
Cathie trained in Hatha Yoga at EFYSE (5 years). She complements her approach with the anatomical and physiological principles of the De Gasquet method. Throughout the year, she leads around twenty yoga workshops at Valgabondage, a place she has built and nurtured for the past 20 years. For her, yoga is a quest to better navigate the demands of daily life, a way to support the long-term projects and journeys of life. She offers a teaching method based on respect for the body and each individual's capabilities. The goal is improved well-being in everyday life.
For 20 years, Jean-Marc Jacquet has been based in the protected valley of La Jarjatte, where he has designed hiking trips to showcase the exceptional potential of the region: Dévoluy, Southern Vercors, Trièves, Buëch, and Haut-Diois. Several decades of mountaineering and 15 years of experience as a Mountain Guide have given him countless anecdotes to share about his passion: the mountains. Geology, prehistory, fauna, flora, local life… 180 days a year, he leads you on the trails with the same enthusiasm for sharing and conviviality.
Yoga: The instructor will guide you through yoga for everyday well-being. Attentive to each student's needs, her hatha yoga sessions promote body awareness and breath control. Two sessions are offered daily: the morning session focuses on muscle activation, while the afternoon session is dedicated to hatha yoga, including postures (asana), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation (dharana).
Hiking: Outings are supervised by professional Mountain Guides.
Program
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Welcome
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
For arrivals by train at Lus la Croix-Haute station, we will be waiting for you on the afternoon schedule and will provide your transfer to the accommodation.
We welcome participants arriving by car from 4pm.
At 6:30 p.m., we meet to study the program.
Clairette de l'amitié before the meal.
Day 1 -
La Jarjatte valley and Ferrand alpine pastures
- Transportation Minibus - 00h05 - 2km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h30
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Maximum altitude 1650 m
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h15
- Number of practices per day 2
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Yoga session from 8am to 9am
Hiking
We set off to explore the La Jarjatte valley. A spectacular mountain setting reminiscent of the Dolomites. The quality of the landscapes has led to the valley's classification as a Natura 2000 site. Waterfalls, remarkable trees, flora and fauna—our route immerses us in a preserved and still largely unspoiled natural environment.
Yoga session from 5:45 pm to 7 pm
Day 2 -
The Garnesier valley
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 10km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 540 m
- Negative elevation 540 m
- Maximum altitude 1900 m
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h15
- Number of practices per day 2
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Yoga session from 8am to 9am
Hiking
This beautiful hike begins in the deep beech and fir forests of Durbon, rich in wildlife, before leading us onto high-altitude meadows. These wild areas are home to chamois and are marked by the presence of the great peaks of the Dévoluy massif: Garnesier, Pic de Bure…
Yoga session from 5:45 pm to 7 pm
Day 3 -
Col des Prêtres and Aupillon
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 12km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Maximum altitude 1700 m
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h15
- Number of practices per day 2
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Yoga session from 8am to 9am
Hiking
Here is an unmissable horseback ride between Haut-Diois and Haut-Buëch. The Col des Prêtres and the Aupillon offer a superb viewpoint overlooking the Dévoluy, the Vercors, the Diois and the vast commune of Lus La Croix-Haute.
Yoga session from 5:45 pm to 7 pm
Day 4 -
The Quigouret
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 15km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 630 m
- Negative elevation 630 m
- Maximum altitude 1800 m
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h15
- Number of practices per day 2
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Yoga session from 8am to 9am
Hiking
This beautiful outing takes place in the southern atmosphere of the Haut-Buëch. Lavender fields, alpine pastures dotted with pine groves and a superb viewpoint are on the agenda for the day!
Yoga session from 5:45 pm to 7 pm
Day 5 -
Easel Tower
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 10km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 560 m
- Negative elevation 560 m
- Maximum altitude 1700 m
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h15
- Number of practices per day 2
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Yoga session from 8am to 9am
Hiking
We traverse the beautiful alpine pastures of Les Sièzes to reach the ridges overlooking the Trièves. The rest is a beautiful panoramic ride offering us incomparable views of the eastern barrier of the Vercors and the Dévoluy.
Yoga session from 5:45 pm to 7 pm
Day 6 -
End of stay
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
The stay ends after breakfast.
We will organize your departure and any transfer to the station at the time of your choice.
The rooms are vacated but the communal areas remain accessible to you while you wait for your departure.Day 7
Note
For organizational reasons, weather conditions or the fitness of participants, we may need to adapt the program to ensure your safety and the success of the stay.
Accommodation
You are welcomed into a large, family-style house offering 14 bedrooms.
The weekly capacity of the stays is 16 to 20 people divided into two groups on different activity programs.
A large common room is available for meals and socializing.
A lounge with a library and terraces with multiple orientations offer spaces for relaxation and contemplation of the surrounding nature.
Of modern design, the main building was designed in the spirit of local mountain architecture and blends into the spectacular surrounding landscapes.
It is heated with wood energy thanks to the vast forests of the region.
Access
If you are travelling by train, we will drop you off at Lus la Croix-Haute station on the day of departure.
Go to the starting point
TER Grenoble-Gap line
Arrival: We will meet you at the station during the afternoon hours.
Departure: We will take you to the train station. The house will remain at your disposal until your departure time.
Price details
The price includes
- Full board: from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7.
- Welcome drinks on the first evening.
- Yoga mats, blankets, and cushions.
- Walking sticks.
- The supervision and activities described.
- Registration fees.
- The tourist tax.
The price does not include
- Drinks, wine with meals and personal expenses.
- The optional picnic on the day of departure.
- Options include Nordic bath, sauna, and massages.
- Drinks, personal expenses and options not included in the package.
Options
- Private room with shared bathroom : CHF45.74 / person
- Private room with en-suite bathroom : CHF100.63 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
- Your identity documents.
- Your health insurance card.
- A health and contact information form will be given to you upon arrival: you will keep it in your backpack.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
For Yoga
Rugs, throws, cushions...
For hiking
Walking sticks
Equipment to bring
For hiking:
Low or high hiking shoes, but with soles in good condition.
Backpack of approximately 30 liters.
Clothing to bring
Hiking
- Comfortable trousers for walking, shorts.
- T-shirts, undershirts, sweaters, waterproof jackets with hoods, thin gloves and hats.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, walking sticks, headlamp.
Yoga
- A flexible and comfortable outfit.
For the gîte:
- Towel.
- Swimsuit and bathing suit.
- Indoor shoes.
