• New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and Mountain Hut in the Hautes-Alpes
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and Mountain Hut in the Hautes-Alpes
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and Mountain Hut in the Hautes-Alpes
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and Mountain Hut in the Hautes-Alpes
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and Mountain Hut in the Hautes-Alpes
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and Mountain Hut in the Hautes-Alpes
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and Mountain Hut in the Hautes-Alpes
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and Mountain Hut in the Hautes-Alpes
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and Mountain Hut in the Hautes-Alpes
  • New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and Mountain Hut in the Hautes-Alpes
Le Monêtier-les-Bains / Écrins Massif

New Year's Eve: Snowshoeing and Mountain Hut in the Hautes-Alpes

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In summary

  • Sports
    Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    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
    Le Monêtier-les-Bains / Écrins Massif
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    13.82 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 a winter snowshoeing getaway in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes . During this 3-day trip, explore majestic snow-covered landscapes, alternating between wild valleys, pristine valleys and panoramic peaks.

Your adventure begins with a gradual snowshoe hike leading to a cozy mountain refuge . On the second day, enjoy a superb loop to the Col de la Ponsonnière , rewarded with breathtaking views of the Alpine peaks. As night falls, share a convivial New Year's Eve celebration around a festive and comforting meal to welcome 2027 under the stars.

The first day of the year begins with a final immersion in the high altitude before a gentle descent back to the valley. This trip combines a complete change of scenery , immersion in nature , and the spirit of teamwork , ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle of traditional evenings and experiencing an authentic New Year's Eve in the great outdoors.

The highlights

  • Spend New Year's Eve in a mountain refuge in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes mountains
  • 3 days of snowshoeing in a winter setting
  • Start 2027 with a friendly adventure in the mountains
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Sport

Level

Snowshoeing

Intermediate

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 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.

The expert's opinion

This trip is for you if:

  1. Effort & Elevation Gain: You can walk 4 to 6 hours a day in the mountains and link several days at a regular pace, with 400m to 800m of positive elevation gain per day.
  2. Terrain & Technique: You are comfortable on mountain trails, including snowy ones, without any prior technical skills being required.
  3. Luggage & Overnight Stays: You can carry a light bag containing your personal belongings and you are ready to spend 2 nights in a refuge .

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average distance/day: 6 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 340 m
  • Average daily descent: 317 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
Lisa

You will be guided by Lisa, a qualified mid-mountain guide based in the Hautes-Alpes.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Day 1

    • Activity Snowshoes
    • Distance 4 km
    • Positive elevation gain 550 m
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at Pont de l'Alpe late morning for a briefing, equipment distribution, and final checks before departure. We begin with a leisurely ascent through alpine pastures, between valleys, meadows, and vast snow-covered landscapes. We'll have our picnic near an old mountain hamlet, with a beautiful view of the surrounding area. In the afternoon, we continue our trek before reaching the valley where the refuge is located. We'll settle in, rest, and enjoy our first evening in the mountains.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 2

The Clos des Vaches refuge is a recently built mountain hut located at an altitude of 2,250 meters , above Monêtier-les-Bains, in the heart of the Cerces mountain range. Built in a particularly pristine environment, it offers a secluded and wild setting, accessible only on foot from Pont de l'Alpe. Its high altitude allows visitors to fully appreciate the high mountain landscapes, with the peaks and valleys of the Cerces all around.

Access

Departure
Pont de l'Alpe, Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
Day 1 : 10h45
End of stay
Pont de l'Alpe, Le Monêtier-les-Bains, France
Day 3 - 11h00

We'll meet at 10:45 at Pont de l'Alpe.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toBriançon

Here are the correspondences:

  1. Departure station > Briançon station
  2. Briançon → Le Monêtier-les-Bains / Pont de l'Alpe (bus or local shuttle, journey time approximately 30 minutes)
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

It is possible to park in a car park at the meeting place and leave your car there for the duration of your stay.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. The stay will be supervised by a mountain guide specializing in mid-mountain terrain.
  2. Accommodation for 2 nights in a comfortable mountain refuge
  3. All meals from dinner on Day 1 to picnic lunch on Day 3
  4. Equipment rental: snowshoes & poles
  5. Safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
  6. A surprise touch for the New Year

The price does not include

  1. Round-trip transportation to the meeting point
  2. Any personal expenses
  3. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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