Cross-country skiing in the Hautes-Alpes at Névache
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationNévache / Écrins Massif
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AgeFrom 12 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions75.26 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
English
French
In a few words
This winter, head to the Hautes-Alpes, to Névache, where snow and sunshine are guaranteed! Just 20km from Briançon and the Italian border, 80km of trails await you for endless skiing. You can learn the basics of cross-country skiing, if needed, and then set off on days of exploration , following the river down to the valley floor and up to the high valley, passing from hamlet to hamlet. The more adventurous can even explore the hanging valleys like Bufère, Les Acles, or Granon on skis. Before dinner, you can relax in the wellness area : sauna, hammam, or hot tub are all available!
The highlights
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Full board with typical meals and gourmet picnics
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Supervision by qualified instructors, suitable for all levels
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Wellness area included with sauna and outdoor jacuzzi
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Sport
Level
Cross-country skiing
The expert's opinion
This trip welcomes beginners as well as those experienced in cross-country skiing with scales.
You need to be in good physical condition to fully enjoy the days.
In figures
Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Average duration/day: 5h
Management
English
French
State-certified cross-country ski instructors
Program
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Hotel check-in and reception
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon. Before dinner, we offer a welcome drink to introduce you to our hotel and its various services. An information session with the instructors will then be held to discuss the week's activities.
Day 1 -
Half-day activities with lunch at the hotel
- Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Duration of the activity 5h per day
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
In the morning, after getting equipped (boots, skis, poles, lift passes), enjoy a gentle introduction or refresher course on the groomed cross-country ski trails. Balance exercises followed by more technical ones will help you feel more comfortable on your skis.
Lunch at the hotel.
The afternoons will be devoted to walks on the Nordic area to put the exercises into practice.
Days 2 to 4 -
Full days with picnic lunch to explore the valley
- Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Duration of the activity 5h per day
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Day hikes to discover the magnificent site of the Upper Clarée Valley and its summer chalets buried under the snow, the very beautiful cirque of the Col de l'Echelle, or to enjoy yourself on the area marked out down to Lower Clarée.
Possibility, if a small group of people requests it, of being able to access Nordic hiking to experience the joys of off-track cross-country skiing.
Days 5 to 6 -
End of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of stay and departure after breakfast. Rooms must be vacated by 10:00 AM. Picnic lunch available (supplement of €13 per person) and guests can stay until the departure of the shuttle for the night train.
Day 7
Note
The organizers reserve the right to modify the program for any reason whatsoever (weather conditions, technical level of participants, possible overload of the refuges, etc.) in order to ensure a better running of the stay.
Accommodation
The Hotel l'Echaillon welcomes you to Névache, in the Clarée Valley.
Nestled amidst terraces, forests, and valleys with accessible peaks, bordering the rushing Roubion stream, 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 serving the upper valley is a 3-minute walk away.
In winter, we are very close to the start of the cross-country ski trails and the instructors' chalet.
Access
For the last day: possibility of a picnic lunch (€13 per person) and staying until the departure of the shuttle for the night train.
Go to the starting point
🚂 From Paris, you have several options:
- Arriving on the Italian side via the TGV Paris-Oulx, you will need to take a direct bus from the station to Briançon (€7.50). Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance of your trip on the SNCF website.
- Either Paris - Grenoble then bus Grenoble - Briançon line 55 ZOU (€24)
- Either Paris - Briançon, by night train or daytime trains
🚂 From Marseille or Valence : there are direct TER trains to Briançon.
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
- Accommodation in a 3-person room
- Full board from the evening of day 1 to day 7 after breakfast
- 5 days of supervision
- Loan of ski equipment
- Local transport
- 2 access points to the Wellness Area
- The tourist tax
The price does not include
- Transportation to and from the meeting point in Névache
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Massages
- Cross-country skiing pass (from age 5 and payable on site)
Options
- Additional night - Single room : CHF140.88 / person
- Extra night - Double room : CHF89.65 / person
- Extra night - 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
- Ski
- Sticks
- Cross-country ski boots
Equipment to bring
- An airtight container (like Tupperware) for picnic salad and a water bottle
- And why not a specialty from your region to share with your fellow travelers?
- Highly protective sunglasses
- Sunscreen and creams for lips and face
Clothing to bring
- A medium-sized backpack for day hikes (large enough to hold your lunch, water, warm clothes, and possibly your camera)
- A warm and waterproof jacket
- Warm, loose-fitting, waterproof trousers
- Warm tights, warm hat
- Indoor shoes
- Après-ski boots or hiking boots
- Toiletries (2 towels are provided at the hotel)
- Swimsuit and bath towel for the sauna
- 2 pairs of warm gloves
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