• New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and an overnight stay in an igloo in the Ecrins mountains
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and an overnight stay in an igloo in the Ecrins mountains
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and an overnight stay in an igloo in the Ecrins mountains
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and an overnight stay in an igloo in the Ecrins mountains
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and an overnight stay in an igloo in the Ecrins mountains
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and an overnight stay in an igloo in the Ecrins mountains
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and an overnight stay in an igloo in the Ecrins mountains
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and an overnight stay in an igloo in the Ecrins mountains
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and an overnight stay in an igloo in the Ecrins mountains
The Grave / Écrins Massif

New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and an overnight stay in an igloo in the Ecrins mountains

Réf : NREQPM

In summary

  • Sports
    Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Snowshoeing
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years.
  • Destination
    The Grave / Écrins Massif
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    4.78 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

Celebrate the arrival of the new year with an exceptional winter micro-adventure in the heart of the Écrins massif .

Starting from Le Chazelet , put on your snowshoes and head to a high-altitude, snow-covered bivouac, set up facing the imposing Meije mountain . Accessible to all, the ascent includes an essential introduction to mountain safety . Once there, participate in building your own igloo , a true haven of peace for the night.

As evening falls, the festivities begin with a convivial New Year's Eve dinner under the starry sky. Local and festive cuisine takes center stage: wild salmon , foie gras , scallops , flambéed prawns , regional cheeses , and champagne .

In the early morning, witness the very first sunrise of the new year illuminating the majestic peaks. After a hearty breakfast and packing up camp, you'll begin a gentle descent to conclude this unique mountain immersion.

Between accessible challenges , conviviality and magnificent panoramas , this stay offers an unforgettable experience to start the year differently.

The highlights

  • Spend New Year's Eve in an igloo facing the Meije
  • Celebrate the New Year with a dinner in the snow
  • Admire the first sunrise of the year over the Écrins
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Sport

Level

Snowshoeing

Beginner

Levels

Snowshoeing
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years.
For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.

The expert's opinion

This trip is for you if:

  1. Level & Effort: Prior snowshoeing experience is a plus, but the trip remains accessible to beginners . You can expect 1 to 2 hours of actual walking (for a total outing of 3 hours including breaks), with a maximum elevation gain of 200m to 300m .
  2. Environment: You are ready to operate in a mid-mountain winter environment, facing cold, wind and temperature variations.
  3. Carrying & Overnight: you can carry your bag in semi-autonomy (daytime belongings and equipment for the night) and you accept the very rudimentary comfort of a night in an igloo or in a Samaya 4-season tent if the snow is insufficient (limited space, coolness).

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average distance/day: 7 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 500 m
  • Average daily descent: 300 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 3 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
English
Patrick

You will be supervised by a qualified and experienced mid-mountain guide.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Day 1

    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Distance 6 km
    • Positive elevation gain 400 m
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at 1:30 pm at the Bar Le Belvédère in Ventelon, La Grave, before traveling to Le Chazelet by vehicle. After a briefing with the guide, you'll collect your snowshoes, poles, and avalanche safety equipment (beacon, shovel, and probe). The necessary equipment for the night will also be distributed, while the team will carry the group equipment to lighten your packs. After your personal picnic lunch, you'll set off on snowshoes through the forests and snow-covered areas to the bivouac site, with a view of La Meije. There, you'll participate in setting up your igloo and learn about winter bivouac organization. At the end of the day, enjoy a New Year's Eve dinner prepared together in the snow, before toasting the New Year under the stars and then retiring to your igloo for the night!

    Day 1

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Day 1

You will sleep in an igloo or winter tent (if there is a lack of snow) provided by us.

Access

Departure
La Grave, France
Day 1 : 13h30
End of stay
La Grave, France
Day 2 - 13h00

We'll meet at 1:30 pm in La Grave, in front of the "Le Belvédère" bar.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGrenobleOrBriançon
  1. By bus (LER/ZOU! network - lines 55/35/LER 35): Regional buses run directly from Grenoble or Briançon train stations to the village of La Grave (stop: La Grave - Tourist Office or Cable Car ). The journey takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from Grenoble or 45 minutes from Briançon (tickets cost approximately €10 to €15 ).
  2. By taxi / private hire vehicle: The taxi journey takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Grenoble train station (estimated fare between €150 and €200 ) or 40 minutes from Briançon train station (estimated fare between €80 and €110 ).
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

If you do not have a car, please note that we encourage carpooling between participants by creating a whatsapp group 15 days before departure: An opportunity to get to know each other before even starting your expedition.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. The stay will be supervised by a qualified guide.
  2. Accommodation for one night in an igloo or winter tent
  3. Equipment rental: snowshoes, poles and pulka
  4. The safety kit: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
  5. Sleeping bag, mattress, tarp: everything you need for a good night's sleep
  6. The New Year's Eve festive meal with salmon, scallops, prawns, wine and champagne
  7. Breakfast on Day 2
  8. A welcome drink during the briefing

The price does not include

  1. Round-trip transportation to the meeting point
  2. A sleeping bag liner to put inside your sleeping bag
  3. Day 1 picnic
  4. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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