• Family-friendly mountain activities in Névache
  • Family-friendly mountain activities in Névache
  • Family-friendly mountain activities in Névache
  • Family-friendly mountain activities in Névache
  • Family-friendly mountain activities in Névache
  • Family-friendly mountain activities in Névache
Névache / Écrins Massif

Family-friendly mountain activities in Névache

Réf : KKRQVR

In summary

  • Sports
    Summer multi-activity
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Summer multi-activity
    Beginner
    For those looking for an active experience that is accessible to everyone. You are able to walk and move around freely for several hours, but you do not have any specific athletic skills.
    Intermediate
    For those who engage in regular sports activity. You are capable of walking or moving about for several hours at a stretch. You want to break out of your routine and discover what you are capable of.
    Confirmed
    For those who engage in sports activities once or twice a week. You want to discover your limits and push past them, yet you do not necessarily possess an advanced technical background.
    Advanced
    For those who engage in an endurance sport (swimming, cycling, jogging) several times a week at high intensity. You enjoy a challenge and want to perfect your technique.
    Expert
    For those who have been intensely practicing endurance sports several times a week for several years. You are athletic and agile in several sports. You want to experience an intense adventure, demanding advanced technical skills and impeccable physical condition.
  • Destination
    Névache / Écrins Massif
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    57 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

In a few words

Discover the Hautes-Alpes region during a holiday that's both active and relaxing . An outdoor activity paradise, this area offers a diverse range of adventures: hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and water sports . From the moment you arrive in the valley, immerse yourself in an exciting program: climbing and summer biathlon led by experienced instructors, exploring the high-altitude lakes of the Clarée Valley, mountain biking, whitewater rafting on the Durance River, and spending the night in a mountain refuge with breathtaking views of the Meije and Écrins glaciers. Each activity will be tailored to your skill level, guaranteeing an enjoyable experience for everyone, from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts .

The highlights

  • A sporty family holiday
  • Multi-activities: hiking, climbing, biathlon, mountain biking
  • Night in a mountain refuge
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Sport

Level

Summer multi-activity

Beginner

Levels

Summer multi-activity
Beginner
For those looking for an active experience that is accessible to everyone. You are able to walk and move around freely for several hours, but you do not have any specific athletic skills.
Intermediate
For those who engage in regular sports activity. You are capable of walking or moving about for several hours at a stretch. You want to break out of your routine and discover what you are capable of.
Confirmed
For those who engage in sports activities once or twice a week. You want to discover your limits and push past them, yet you do not necessarily possess an advanced technical background.
Advanced
For those who engage in an endurance sport (swimming, cycling, jogging) several times a week at high intensity. You enjoy a challenge and want to perfect your technique.
Expert
For those who have been intensely practicing endurance sports several times a week for several years. You are athletic and agile in several sports. You want to experience an intense adventure, demanding advanced technical skills and impeccable physical condition.
For those looking for an active experience that is accessible to everyone. You are able to walk and move around freely for several hours, but you do not have any specific athletic skills.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average daily elevation gain: 434 m
  • Average daily descent: 400 m
  • Maximum altitude: 1600 m

Rock climbing

  • Average duration/day: 3h
  • Average distance/day: 3 km
  • Maximum altitude: 1500 m

MOUNTAIN BIKING

  • Average duration/day: 6h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 100 m
  • Average daily descent: 400 m

Biathlon

  • Average duration/day: 2h
  • Maximum altitude: 1600 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor
A state-certified mountain guide for the 2.5-day hike. One ski instructor for every 8 people for biathlon. One state-certified instructor or high-mountain guide for every 8 people for climbing. State-certified instructors for rafting (optional activity). One mountain bike instructor for every 8 people.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
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    Welcome to Névache

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

    Check-in at the hotel in the afternoon from 2 PM. Information meeting at

    7pm with your guide.

    Day 1

Note

VERY IMPORTANT: The management reserves the right to modify the program for any reason (weather conditions, availability of activities, technical level of participants, etc.) in order to ensure the best possible experience for you.

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Hôtel 2* L'Echaillon
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
Hôtel 2* L'Echaillon
Day 6 - 16h00
Day 6, around 4 p.m. We ask that you vacate your rooms on Thursday morning before leaving for the refuge. You can leave some belongings in a room at the hotel and take a shower when you return on Friday afternoon.

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 (€6.60). Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance of your trip on the SNCF website.

Either Paris / Grenoble + bus Grenoble / Briançon

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. Food and full board accommodation from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 6 on day 6
  2. Organization and supervision costs
  3. The loan of equipment for activities
  4. The night in a mountain refuge
  5. 1 access to the wellness area
  6. The transfers scheduled in the program are in addition to personal vehicles.

The price does not include

  1. Drinks and personal expenses
  2. The optional rafting activity (€50/adult and €45/child, in 2025) is payable on site.
  3. Round-trip transportation to Névache
  4. Cancellation, assistance, repatriation and trip interruption insurance
  5. Additional access to the wellness area (€7 per session)

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Additional night - : CHF83.60 / person
  2. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The L'Echaillon team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The L'Echaillon team

4.8/5 (152 reviews) • 64 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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