Multi-activity snow activities in the Clarée Valley
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationHautes-Alpes / French Alps
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AgeFrom 15 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions71.36 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
This year, put away your alpine skis and discover new winter activities in the Clarée Valley, north of Briançon! Covered in snow from December to April, the valley offers a true "snow cocktail" with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and perhaps even dog sledding , all while enjoying the sunshine of the Hautes-Alpes! Far from the crowds of the larger resorts , the Clarée Valley immerses you in tranquility, with only the sounds of the flowing river, the crunch of snow under your skis, and the barking of dogs ready to go!
The highlights
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Choice of activities
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Dog sledding option
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Cozy accommodation
Photos
Sport
Level
Winter multi-activity
The expert's opinion
Each activity will be offered starting from the beginner level. This trip is for anyone who wants to spend a relaxing holiday in the snow and discover snow activities.
Cross-country skiing : At the beginning of the week, the activity will be half-day, and at the end of the week, full-day outings will be offered. Beginners must register at the beginning of the week.
Snowshoeing requires prior experience with hikes of at least four hours. It takes 15 to 30 minutes to adapt to snowshoes. Half-day and full-day outings will alternate.
No prior experience is necessary for dog sledding ; you'll learn alongside the musher. Everyone will participate in an introductory dog sledding session. But don't be fooled into thinking this activity isn't a workout: the session begins with learning how to harness the dogs, and then you'll be driving your own team for 45 minutes.
In figures
Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Average duration/day: 3h
Snowshoes
- Average duration/day: 3h30
Management
French
Program
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Hotel check-in and reception
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon. Before dinner, we offer a welcome drink to introduce you to our hotel and its various services. After dinner , there will be an information session with the instructors about the organization of your week's activities .
Day 1 -
Half-day cross-country skiing
- Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Introduction to cross-country skiing over 2 half-days on the Nordic area of Névache.
Day 2 -
Activity of your choice
- Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Optional activities: 2 half-days of cross-country skiing in the Névache Nordic area or
day trip snowshoeing
Day 3 -
Activity of your choice
- Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
If you have chosen to continue cross-country skiing, you will spend another 2 half-days on the Nordic area.
If you have opted for the snowshoeing day trip
Day 4 -
day snowshoe hike
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 5h per day
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Day hikes on snowshoes to discover the magnificent site of the Upper Clarée Valley and its summer chalets buried under the snow, the very beautiful cirque of the Col de l'Echelle, or to enjoy the area marked out down to Lower Clarée.
Days 5 to 6 -
end of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of stay after breakfast.
Day 7
Note
The dog sledding option will be scheduled for Monday or Tuesday afternoon.
No prior experience is necessary for dog sledding ; you'll learn alongside the musher. Everyone will participate in an introductory dog sledding session. But don't be fooled into thinking this activity isn't a workout: the session begins with learning how to harness the dogs, and then you'll be driving your own team for 45 minutes.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Echaillon can be at the hotel, in the new annex "Le Chavillon" or in the Chalets Thabor.
The hotel consists of 19 rooms, distributed as follows:
Rooms for 2 : For couples with an Italian-style bed or 2 single beds, with bathroom in the room (sink, shower and toilet).
Rooms for 3 : With 3 single beds and bathroom in the room (sink, shower and toilet).
Suites with 2 bedrooms for 2 people : well separated with a shared bathroom (shower, sink, toilet) for the 2 bedrooms.
Le Chavillon: A new, recently renovated building comprising eight double rooms with private bathrooms and a breakfast room. Each room is tastefully decorated in a warm, mountain style.
Le Chavillon is located 200 meters from the hotel; a well-maintained path leads to the hotel for dinner. Breakfast is served buffet-style on-site, and a waitress will be there to greet you in the morning.
Access
After breakfast on day 7, you can go snowshoeing or cross-country skiing independently if you wish to extend your stay. You also have the option of booking a picnic lunch for an additional fee and waiting for the shuttle to depart for the night train.
Go to the starting point
From Paris, you have several options:
Either arriving on the Italian side via the TGV PARIS-OULX
From this station you will need to take a direct bus to Briançon. Tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance of your trip on the website www.sncf-connect.com
Either Paris / Grenoble + bus Grenoble / Briançon line 55 ZOU, bookable on the website www.autocars-resalp.com
Either arriving directly from Paris/Briançon, by night train or daytime trains
From Marseille or Valence, there are direct TER trains to Briançon.
To travel from Briançon to Névache:
Either by regular shuttle (in season)
Either by taxi or private transport depending on the schedule and the number of people.
When making your reservation, please remember to let us know your arrival time.
Don't hesitate to call us, we'll help you with your application!
🚘 You can drive to the hotel, where there is a large car park. Consider carpooling!
- From the South , you go up the Durance valley to reach Briançon.
- From the North and West , you can go through the Lautaret pass and its spectacular panorama, or choose the comfort (and its price) of going through Italy, thanks to the Fréjus Tunnel.
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation in a triple room
- Full board from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
- The tourist tax
- 5 days of cross-country skiing/snowshoeing instruction
- Loan of cross-country skiing/snowshoeing equipment
- Local transport for activities
- 2 access points to the wellness area
The price does not include
- Round-trip transportation to Névache
- Cross-country ski pass to be paid on site
- Massages
- Drinks and personal expenses
- The dog sledding option must be paid for at the time of booking.
Options
- Dog sled ride : CHF82.33 / person
- Additional night - Single room : CHF142.71 / person
- Extra night - Double room : CHF89.65 / person
- Extra night - Triple room : CHF85.99 / person
- 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 provided on site
- Ski
- Sticks
- Cross-country ski boots
- Snowshoes and poles
Equipment to bring
- Highly protective sunglasses
- 1 roll of Elastoplast 8 cm (Useful for everything: blisters, trauma, etc.)
- Sunscreen and creams for lips and face
- Personal pharmacy items, eye drops
- An airtight container (like Tupperware) for picnic salads and an insulated water bottle
Clothing to bring
- A medium-sized backpack for day hikes (that can hold your picnic, warm clothes, water, and possibly your camera)
- A warm and waterproof Gore-Tex type jacket
- Warm, loose-fitting, waterproof trousers
- Warm tights, warm hat
- Indoor shoes
- Après-ski boots or hiking boots are preferable for snowshoeing.
- Swimsuit and bath towel for the Wellness Area.
- 2 pairs of warm gloves
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