Snowshoeing and exploration at the gateway to the Oisans region

This warm-up day will take place on sunny slopes facing the Meije and its glaciers, with the first part of the route taking place in the forest.

This "crossing" route will offer the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful panorama from the north of the Ecrins massif to the Grandes Rousses massif.

We will take advantage of the visit to the hamlet of Clôts to develop a theme on traditional architecture in Haute Romanche .

This fun and technical day will be an opportunity to become familiar with progression equipment, technical snowshoes and poles, and with individual safety equipment (avalanche victim detector, probe and shovel).

Elevation gain and loss: 470m + / 520m -

Actual walking time excluding breaks and picnic: 4 to 4.5 hours

Total duration of the day: 6:30 to 7:00

A route through the heart of the Cerces massif, ascending the Vallon du Rif. The consistently moderate slopes will allow us to enjoy views of the Écrins massif, including the Barre.

This will also be an opportunity to observe the ibex, which is very present in this area.

We will pass close to the brand new Clos des Vaches refuge.

This route is a round trip.

Elevation gain: 740m

Actual walking time excluding breaks and picnic: 5 to 6 hours

Total duration of the day: 7 to 7.5 hours

This route will allow us to reach the highest viewpoint of the legendary listed site of the Emparis Plateau!

Our starting point is at Chazelet, a picturesque hamlet in La Grave, clinging to the mountainside.

After a short descent to the Gâ bridge at 1735m, the first part of this beautiful outing will warm up your thighs! Yes, you will need to gain altitude to reach the Plateau first.

We will follow a route due south and along a balcony facing the Meije glaciers towards our objective.

This whole area, with the Aiguilles d'Arves, the Pic de la Buffe d'en Haut, the Aiguilles de la Saussaz and du Goléon, attracts the eye to the North while to the South we will enjoy the many peaks of the Ecrins and the Grandes Rousses, all dressed in white.

The descent will be made, depending on your fitness level, via the Gâ valley for a beautiful and long loop.

Elevation gain: 900m

Actual walking time excluding breaks and picnic: 6 to 6.5 hours

Total duration of the day: 8 to 8:30 am

This winter, your guide offers you the opportunity to program two days that can satisfy the greatest number of people, those who are discovering the Pays de la Meije and the Ecrins as well as those who have already come on our level 3 snowshoeing trips.

This winter, your guide offers you the opportunity to program two days that can satisfy the greatest number of people, those who are discovering the Pays de la Meije and the Ecrins as well as those who have already come on our level 3 snowshoeing trips.

Upon returning from Day 6, we propose a short debriefing over a drink.

The end of your journey

After a sporty and emotionally charged week, it will already be time to say goodbye after breakfast.

The little extras on the hike: your guide provides a hot drink at lunchtime (coffee, tea or organic herbal tea) and a homemade digestif.