• Clarée Valley, gentle travel
  • Clarée Valley, gentle travel
  • Clarée Valley, gentle travel
  • Clarée Valley, gentle travel
  • Clarée Valley, gentle travel
  • Clarée Valley, gentle travel
  • Clarée Valley, gentle travel
  • Clarée Valley, gentle travel
  • Clarée Valley, gentle travel
  • Clarée Valley, gentle travel
Névache / Écrins Massif

Clarée Valley, gentle travel

4,1/5 (8 reviews)
Réf : FALPSR17

In summary

  • Sports
    Ski touring
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Ski touring
    Beginner
    For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
    Intermediate
    For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
    Confirmed
    For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
    Advanced
    For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
    Expert
    For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
  • Destination
    Névache / Écrins Massif
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    49.23 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Ski touring? A winter dream absolutely within your reach if you're a ski tourer with a bit of experience. We've put together this relaxed tour, ideal for a first-time trip. From mountain hut to mountain hut, in a stunningly beautiful protected valley, we'll progress in the silence of winter. A short detour into Italy to complete the experience—pasta and polenta, anyone? On sunny days, we'll play along the ridges and admire the far-reaching panorama, from the Écrins to the Vanoise, and on snowy days, we'll explore the forest. An unforgettable first tour! This trip is not accessible by splitboard.

The highlights

  • A beautiful and easy journey
  • A valley classified as wild
  • Comfortable and welcoming shelters
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Sport

Level

Ski touring

Confirmed

Levels

Ski touring
Beginner
For those who have never done ski touring or off-piste skiing but are comfortable skiing down red or black runs. You will ski for 3 to 4 hours a day. You must be capable of skinning uphill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours, covering an elevation gain and loss of between 300m and 600m per day.
Intermediate
For those who have already skied off-piste using ski lifts. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day. Vertical gain can reach 800 m per day.
Confirmed
For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.
Advanced
For regular ski tourers. You are capable of skiing down any type of snow on slopes of up to 40°. You frequently ski in powder. You have perfect control over your speed, sideslipping, and both uphill and downhill kick turns. You have prior experience with ski touring or with vertical gains exceeding 1,200m. You are capable of maintaining this level of activity over several consecutive days.
Expert
For regular ski tourers: You are capable of skiing down all types of snow on slopes exceeding 40°. You frequently ski in powder and have perfect control over your speed and sideslipping. You have experience with ski touring involving vertical gains of over 1,400m and have previously completed several consecutive days under these conditions.
For those who occasionally go ski touring and off-piste skiing. You are capable of skiing down almost any terrain and ski for several consecutive days. You will ski for 4 to 6 hours a day, with vertical gains of up to 1,000 m per day.

The expert's opinion

Advanced level required, both technical and physical, regular practice of sports and ski touring, multi-day trip; therefore, the weight of your pack should be taken into account when assessing the difficulty of the trip.

In figures

Ski touring

  • Average duration/day: 5h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 659 m
  • Average daily descent: 686 m
  • Maximum altitude: 2980 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Supervisor
State-certified high mountain guide.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
  • map

    Welcome and warm-up between Névache and Buffère

    • Transportation Minibus - 01h - 30km
    • Activity Ski touring
    • Duration of the activity 4h
    • Positive elevation gain 500 m
    • Negative elevation 100 m
    • Maximum altitude 2200 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    You will be met by your guide at the Oulx or Briançon train station, followed by a short transfer to Névache. If you have rented equipment, you will receive a briefing on the week's activities. A leisurely start will take you to the Buffère refuge. After settling in, enjoy a short hike above the refuge to review hiking and safety techniques. Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge.

    Day 1

Note

This is an example of a ski touring program in the Clarée/Névache valley. Weather and snow conditions, as well as the participants' skill level, may lead the guide to modify the itinerary or to do certain routes in a different order. We ask that you respect their decisions. We may also need to change accommodations, within the same category, for logistical reasons or due to availability.


In the event of changes to the "Customs and Practices" established by local guide companies, which determine the reasonable number of clients per guide to ensure your safety, Azimut will respect these changes, even if they occur after the trips have gone on sale. Such cases are rare and often linked to exceptional mountain conditions, and you may be asked to provide compensation if the number of participants per guide decreases.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • Comfortable dormitory-style accommodation with half-board, shared toilets and showers.
  • Bring a sleeping bag liner, towels are not provided.

Access

Departure
Névache
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Névache
Day 6 - 18h00

Several possible meeting points :

📍 In Cervières in front of the lodge at 8:15 am

📍 At Briançon train station at 8:30 am

📍 Nevache - End of road parking at 9am

You are expected in ski gear for the meeting on Day 1. The departure at the end of the trip takes place at the same location as the arrival point.



We do our best, but we cannot guarantee arrival time at the train station (traffic jams, unforeseen circumstances, snow conditions). We advise you to purchase flexible train tickets. On the last day, return to Briançon is possible but not guaranteed by 6:00 PM.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare TGV Oulx CesanaOrGare de Briançon
TGV Paris-Milan - stop Oulx. Night train or TER to Briançon station.
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
parking at the end of the road: 09:00.
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Price details

The price includes

  1. The organization
  2. All minibus transfers from one of the meeting points
  3. Half-board accommodation in a mountain refuge for 5 nights in a dormitory, and packed lunches for 6 days
  4. Training/refresher course on the use of safety equipment
  5. The services of a high mountain guide for 6 days and all their expenses (accommodation, meals, transport, lifts)
  6. Loan of safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe) if people are not equipped
  7. Christmas and New Year's Day supplements
  8. The welcome pack

The price does not include

  1. Round-trip transportation to one of the meeting points
  2. The possible rental of equipment
  3. All drinks, including those with meals
  4. Extras in the accommodations, and personal expenses
  5. Personal insurance
  6. Anything not listed under "the price includes"
  7. Drinks and personal expenses

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Equipment rental - Complete package (skis, boots, skins, poles, crampons) : CHF265.05 / unit
  2. Equipment rental - Skis (skis, skins, poles, crampons) : CHF232.75 / unit
  3. Equipment rental - Ski boots : CHF71.25 / unit
  4. Equipment rental - Airbag bag : CHF123.50 / unit
  5. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

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4,1/5
(8 reviews)
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Fabrice

february 2025
Translated from French
A good experience even if the service was expensive!
Published on 28/10/2025
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Hello Fabrice,


Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are delighted that you had a great experience in the beautiful Clarée Valley.

Regarding the price, this trip includes supervision by a certified guide, full-board accommodation, luggage transport, and the loan of safety equipment. This allows us to guarantee a high-quality sporting experience in a small group, under the best possible conditions.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to seeing you on new winter adventures!


The Decathlon Travel team

P

Pierre-Luc

march 2025
Published on 15/03/2025
M

Marc

april 2024
Published on 14/04/2024

They traveled with us

Discover the authentic experiences of our travelers
4,1/5
(8 reviews)
At Decathlon, the reviews are reliable.
Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
F

Fabrice

february 2025
Translated from French
A good experience even if the service was expensive!
Published on 28/10/2025
DT
Decathlon Travel's response
Translated from French

Hello Fabrice,


Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are delighted that you had a great experience in the beautiful Clarée Valley.

Regarding the price, this trip includes supervision by a certified guide, full-board accommodation, luggage transport, and the loan of safety equipment. This allows us to guarantee a high-quality sporting experience in a small group, under the best possible conditions.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to seeing you on new winter adventures!


The Decathlon Travel team

P

Pierre-Luc

march 2025
Published on 15/03/2025
M

Marc

april 2024
Published on 14/04/2024
M

Morgane

march 2024
Published on 25/03/2024
M

Morgane

march 2024
Translated from French
We had an unforgettable week surrounded by magnificent scenery! The sporting experience lived up to my expectations, and I greatly appreciated our guide's relaxed yet professional approach, which allowed us to have an incredible stay in the mountains. Thank you, Romain!
Published on 23/03/2024
S

Stéphanie

march 2024
Published on 16/03/2024
S

Sylvie

march 2023
Translated from French
A fantastic ski touring trip in the Clarée Valley with AZIMUT
Published on 26/03/2023
S

Sylvie

march 2023
Translated from French

A fantastic ski touring trip in the Clarée Valley

Published on 26/03/2023
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