• A week of nature skiing in the unspoiled Clarée Valley
  • A week of nature skiing in the unspoiled Clarée Valley
  • A week of nature skiing in the unspoiled Clarée Valley
  • A week of nature skiing in the unspoiled Clarée Valley
  • A week of nature skiing in the unspoiled Clarée Valley
  • A week of nature skiing in the unspoiled Clarée Valley
  • A week of nature skiing in the unspoiled Clarée Valley
  • A week of nature skiing in the unspoiled Clarée Valley
  • A week of nature skiing in the unspoiled Clarée Valley
  • A week of nature skiing in the unspoiled Clarée Valley
Hautes-Alpes / French Alps

A week of nature skiing in the unspoiled Clarée Valley

Réf : AENFYA

In summary

  • Sports
    Ski touring
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    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
    Hautes-Alpes / French Alps
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    71.79 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
    Italian

In a few words

Embark on a ski touring trip in an ideal setting. The Hautes-Alpes region is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, from snow-covered forests to dramatic peaks . Accompanied by an experienced guide, you'll be in a group of no more than 8 people, all seeking thrills and discovery, including an ascent of the Col du Raisin, reaching an altitude of 2,691 meters. In the evening, you'll return to your accommodation: a comfortable and authentic chalet nestled in the heart of a pristine valley. There you'll find delicious cuisine, a warm atmosphere, and a wellness area . A 5-day nature skiing trip in a picture-perfect landscape!

The highlights

  • Discovering the activity as you progress
  • Small group of 8 people
  • One night in a mountain refuge
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Sport

Level

Ski touring

Intermediate

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 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.

The expert's opinion

Ski touring trip accessible to beginners in ski touring

Physical level : you must be able to climb an elevation gain of 600 to 800 m (3 to 5 hours of effort depending on the snow), and still be fit for the descent! Of course, the guide will set a pace and make a track that allows everyone to enjoy the outing.

Technical level : For those who have never done ski touring and little off-piste skiing but who are able to descend a black run with ease.


In figures

Alpine skiing & snowboarding

  • Average duration/day: 6h

Ski touring

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average daily elevation gain: 313 m

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
English
Italian
Florian
Florian

Florian is a true Swiss Army knife! Ski instructor, mountain bike instructor and mountain guide.

The valley holds no secrets for him. He will always be attentive and will guide you on the best routes.

Jérémy
Jérémy

Jérémy is a local boy, practically born with skis on his feet and passionate about the mountains. He'll find you the best slopes to ski in his secret backyard.

You will be accompanied by a high mountain guide, or an alpine ski instructor.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
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    Welcome to Echaillon

    • Accommodation 2-star hotel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Arrival in the afternoon at the 2-star Hotel l'Echaillon in Névache. In the evening, welcome and information meeting. Overnight stay at the hotel in Névache.

    Day 1

Note

VERY IMPORTANT: The organizers reserve the right to modify the program for any reason (weather conditions, snow conditions, technical level of participants, logistics, availability at the refuge, etc.) in order to ensure the best possible experience for you.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 4, 6
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 4, 6
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 4, 6
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 4, 6
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 4, 6
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 4, 6
🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 4, 6

The accommodation is a 2-star hotel located in the hamlet of Roubion, at the entrance to Névache. The hotel is conveniently located near the starting points for various activities. The Clarée River, which runs alongside the hotel, invites you to enjoy peaceful and contemplative relaxation. When the season is in full swing, the shuttle bus to the upper valley is just a 3-minute walk away!

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 5
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Day 5

Access

Departure
Névache, France
Day 1 : 19h00
End of stay
Névache, France
Day 7 - 10h00

On day 7 , at the same location in Névache, after breakfast, check-out is at 10:00 AM. Snowshoeing or skiing is possible but unsupervised. Picnic lunches are available (supplement of €14 per person), and you can stay until the shuttle departs for the night train.

However, we absolutely require you to vacate the rooms by 10am.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toBriançon,Oulx ( Italie )OrGrenoble

From Paris, you have several options:

  1. Either arriving on the Italian side via the TGV PARIS-OULX
  2. From this station you will need to take a direct bus to Briançon. Purchase of required tickets 48 hours in advance of your trip on the SNCF website.

Either Paris / Grenoble + bus Grenoble / Briançon Briançon line 55 ZOU, bookable on the website www.autocars-resalp.com

Either arriving directly from Paris/Briançon , by night train or daytime trains:

  1. From Marseille or Valence, there are direct TER trains to Briançon.
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

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, take the Lautaret Pass and its spectacular views, or choose the comfort (and the price) of crossing into Italy via the Fréjus Tunnel, a road version of the ambitious railway project of the mid-18th century. Consider carpooling!

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Full board from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
  2. Nights spent in dormitories in mountain huts and nights in hotels in triple rooms
  3. 5 days of instruction by a high-mountain guide or an alpine ski instructor
  4. 1 access to the wellness area
  5. Transfers to and/or from the hikes

The price does not include

  1. Round-trip transportation to Névache
  2. Equipment rental for 5 days (touring skis, boots, poles, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe)
  3. The ski lift pass in Montgenèvre
  4. Drinks and personal expenses
  5. cancellation, repatriation and trip interruption insurance

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Ski touring equipment rental : CHF155.52 / person
  2. Additional nights - Double room : CHF89.65 / person
  3. Extra nights - Triple room : CHF85.99 / person
  4. 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 to bring

  1. A 30/40L backpack
  2. A sleeping bag liner is mandatory for overnight stays in mountain huts.
  3. An airtight container for picnics
  4. 2 pairs of warm gloves
  5. High-protection sunglasses
  6. Replacement eyeglasses in case of breakage
  7. Earplugs
  8. A 1L insulated water bottle (minimum)
  9. Your personal equipment (skis, poles, avalanche transceiver, etc.) if you own it

Clothing to bring

  1. Appropriate ski touring clothing (technical and waterproof jacket and trousers)
  2. T-shirts
  3. Breathable tights
  4. A fleece jacket or a down jacket
  5. A very warm hat
  6. A neck warmer
  7. Indoor shoes
  8. A swimsuit
  9. A bath towel
The L'Echaillon team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The L'Echaillon team

4.8/5 (76 reviews) • 32 stays
Based in Névache, in the heart of the Clarée Valley, our local partner has been the long-standing expert on this wild territory of the Hautes-Alpes for over 40 years. Summer and winter alike, they open the doors to a pristine environment with a privileged climate, offering virtually every imaginable mountain activity. Your base camp? A welcoming two-star hotel combining tranquility and comfort. With its cozy rooms and a wellness area dedicated to relaxation, the hotel prioritizes hospitality during your stay. It's the ideal address for those seeking to combine sporting pleasures with complete rejuvenation in one of the most authentic valleys of the Alps.
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