• Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
  • Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
  • Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
  • Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
  • Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
  • Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
  • Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
  • Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
  • Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
  • Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
  • Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
  • Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region
Vallouise-Pelvoux / Écrins Massif

Self-guided, star-shaped ski touring in the Écrins region

Réf : HFDQOY

In summary

  • Sports
    Ski touring
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    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
    Vallouise-Pelvoux / Écrins Massif
  • Age
    From 12 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    44.55 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

For this self-guided ski touring trip, your base camp is at L'Écho du Riou in Pelvoux, at the foot of the Écrins National Park. It's a great way to get started with ski touring safely, without having to organize everything yourself or worry too much about the routes.


For this trip, we've prepared three days of ski touring on marked and secured routes, spread between Pelvoux, Vallouise, and Puy-Saint-Vincent. This will allow you to discover different facets of the valley without returning to the same slopes each day. Equipment is provided, and an app will accompany you during your outings to help you navigate and track your progress.


After exertion, it's time to relax: the valley offers plenty of options for unwinding at the end of the day, from massages and spa treatments to cultural activities. And if you prefer to stay in, nothing prevents you from settling down by the fire with a good book instead of going out again.


A stay designed to allow you to progress at your own pace, without pressure, between effort during the day and true relaxation in the evening.

The highlights

  • Eco-friendly accommodation close to nature
  • Marked and safe ski touring routes
  • Spectacular panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks and surrounding valleys
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Sport

Level

Ski touring

Beginner

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 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.

In figures

Ski touring

  • Average duration/day: 2h30
  • Average distance/day: 5 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 503 m
  • Average daily descent: 503 m
  • Maximum altitude: 2000 m

Management

The digital roadbook is your travel companion.
Digital Roadbook

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
  • map

    Arrival and check-in

    • Accommodation Bed and Breakfast
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    After settling into your accommodation and collecting your equipment, you can stroll around the beautiful village of Pelvoux-Vallouise before returning to your bed and breakfast to relax!

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏠 Bed and breakfast - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏠 Bed and breakfast - Days 1 to 4
🏠 Bed and breakfast - Days 1 to 4

L'Écho du Riou is a guest house located in Pelvoux, at the foot of the mountain range of the same name, in the Écrins National Park. It is a 1960s building, completely renovated using ecological methods, a renovation which earned it the 2nd prize in the renovation category of the Grand Prix Départemental de la Construction et de l'Aménagement Durable (Departmental Grand Prize for Sustainable Construction and Development), organized by the CAUE of the Hautes-Alpes in 2018.


Anne-Claire welcomes you here to her home. She offers three ground-floor bedrooms with independent access, eliminating the need to go through the main house. All rooms have Wi-Fi, but intentionally no televisions—a deliberate choice to allow for a true escape from the screen.


What stands out most is the welcome: warm, genuine, and personal. Anne-Claire takes the time to chat with everyone, share her tips about the valley, and even offers her table d'hôtes with gourmet menus made from local and organic produce. Suffice it to say, you won't leave hungry after a day of ski touring.


Human-scale accommodation, designed for both relaxation and sleeping, where eco-construction and human warmth go hand in hand.

Access

Departure
Vallouise-Pelvoux, France
Day 1 : 16h00
End of stay
Vallouise-Pelvoux, France
Day 5 - 10h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toL'Argentière-les-Écrins
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Price details

The price includes

  1. Bed and breakfast accommodation
  2. The half-board option
  3. Touring skis and appropriate boots

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the place of stay
  2. Lunch
  3. The tourist tax
  4. Personal expenses

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
The Juliette team
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Our local partner offers independent or group experiences, whether with friends or family, throughout their territory. Accompanied by local guides, travelers set off to discover the unspoiled nature of these valleys, located within the Écrins National Park. It's a unique opportunity for everyone to explore local traditions, wildlife, flora, rivers, glaciers, and the region's many trails. A true adventure playground with unlimited resources is thus made available by our local partner, guaranteeing total immersion in the high mountains.
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