Snowy family cocktail party for New Year's Eve in Névache
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationNévache / Écrins Massif
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AgeFrom 16 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions70.47 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Discover a true winter wonderland in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes . Far from the traditional alpine slopes, this stay invites you to explore the unspoiled Clarée Valley through a variety of original activities. Try cross-country skiing on snow-covered trails, put on snowshoes to walk at nature's pace, and experience the thrill of an unforgettable adventure by taking the wheel of a dog sled team .
Here, every moment is a sensory immersion: the soothing silence of the pristine landscapes is broken only by the murmur of the river, the crunch of your skis on fresh snow, or the discreet song of tits nesting in the larches. The warm and friendly atmosphere of this stay perfectly complements this mountain immersion.
And to make the adventure even more memorable, celebrate New Year's Eve in this snow-covered valley with its magical atmosphere. A timeless escape, blending thrills, sporting discoveries, and winter magic, ideal for starting the year in a dreamlike setting.
The highlights
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A magical New Year's Eve in the heart of the snow-covered Clarée Valley
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ESF lessons for children up to 12 years old
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Dog sledding for an unforgettable experience
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Sport
Level
Winter multi-activity
The expert's opinion
This trip welcomes beginners as well as those experienced in cross-country skiing with scales.
You need to be in good physical condition to fully enjoy the days.
If you already have a good level in classic and/or you wish to start – progress in skating, our skating initiation stay is for you.
In figures
Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Average duration/day: 4h
Snowshoes
- Average duration/day: 4h
Management
French
By cross-country ski instructors or mountain guides, all state-certified.
Program
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Hotel check-in and reception
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrival at L'Échaillon in the afternoon. Before dinner, we offer a welcome drink to introduce you to our house and its various services. Around 7:30 pm, there will be an information session with the instructors about the organization of your week's activities.
Day 1 -
Half-day activities with lunch at the hotel
- 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
Choose from two half-day activities in the Névache Nordic area. But if you are a beginner in cross-country skiing, the instructors advise you to start with this activity.
Day 2 -
Activity selection
- 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
Activities of your choice over 2 half-days in the Nordic area of Névache.
Possibility of a day trip on snowshoes.
Day 3 -
Morning activity and afternoon rest
- 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
Half-day activity: cross-country skiing: technical lesson (skating technique possible); snowshoeing: walk. Half-day of relaxation in the afternoon. Children can attend ski school in the afternoon (at an additional cost).
Day 4 -
Day hikes
- Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Day hikes 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'Échelle, or to enjoy the area marked out down to Lower Clarée.
Day 5 -
activity of your choice
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Day hikes 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 yourself on the area marked out down to Lower Clarée.
Day 6 -
End of stay and dispersal
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of stay after breakfast
Rooms must be vacated by 10 a.m.
Day 7
Note
Every day, our team of passionate instructors offers a selection of Nordic activities : cross-country skiing , snowshoeing , dog sledding , tobogganing , or even building snowmen . You can freely create your own program according to your preferences, for a single day or the entire week. Only the dog sledding activity is limited to a single introductory session.
CHILDREN
They too will be able to participate in several activities. For cross-country skiing, children aged 4 to 11 will be supervised by the Névache Ski School in group lessons according to their age and skill level. We will take care of driving them to and from the ski school. Children aged 4 to 6 will only go in the morning. In the afternoon, a young woman will look after them at the hotel or outside near the terrace where they can go sledding and build snowmen (included in the package). From age 7, they return to the Ski School in the afternoon for fun activities related to skiing (biathlon, ski hockey, etc.). Children aged 12 and over will participate in cross-country skiing and snowshoeing with adults. For dog sledding, they will be accompanied by their parents. They can drive from age 12.
The dog sledding activity will take place on one of the first 2 days, morning or afternoon depending on the availability of the musher and the dogs.
The program for the stay is given as a guide and may be adapted according to weather conditions.
Accommodation
Located in the hamlet of Roubion, at the entrance to Névache, the hotel welcomes hikers, visitors, and vacationers alike, offering a refined mountain style with comfort and light . Close to the cross-country ski trails and just steps from the Clarée River, with its clear, pristine waters, the setting invites contemplative relaxation . In high season, the shuttle bus to the valley is only a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Guests can enjoy the hotel bar, its lounge area with a fireplace, and two outdoor terraces, one facing south and the other east. The hotel also offers a wellness area where you can unwind after a busy day! A drying room for wet or damp shoes and clothing is available on the garden level, with immediate access upon returning from activities. The food, prepared using local produce by our chef, is carefully prepared and suitable for athletes… our fresh mountain air whets the appetite and encourages tasting!
Access
On day 7 , at the same location in Névache, after breakfast, check-out is at 10:00 AM. Snowshoeing or skiing is possible but unsupervised. Picnic lunches are available (supplement of €14 per person), and you can stay until the shuttle departs for the night train.
Go to the starting point
From Paris, you have several options:
- Either by 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 on the SNCF website).
- Either take the train Paris / Grenoble + bus Grenoble / Briançon (ZOU line 55)
- Either arriving directly via 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
After booking, please remember to let us know your arrival time.
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!
Price details
The price includes
- Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7
- The tourist tax
- 4.5 days of instruction including 1 introductory session to driving a horse-drawn carriage
- Loan of ski or snowshoe equipment
- Local transport for activities.
- 2 access points to the Wellness Area
The price does not include
- Cancellation, assistance, repatriation and trip interruption insurance (optional)
- Round-trip transportation to Névache
- Participation in trail marking = lift passes
- Wednesday afternoon activity at the ESF for children
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Massages or treatments
Options
- 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
Equipment to bring
- Toiletries (2 towels are provided at the hotel)
- Personal pharmacy
- A water bottle, preferably insulated.
- An airtight container (like Tupperware) for picnic salads
- Earplugs if you are in a shared room
Clothing to bring
- A medium-sized backpack for day hikes (warm clothing, picnic, camera) large enough to add a picnic and a water bottle.
- A warm and waterproof Gore-Tex type jacket
- Warm, loose-fitting, waterproof trousers
- Warm tights, warm hat
- Gaiters or stoppers (optional)
- Indoor shoes
- Après-ski boots or hiking boots are preferable for snowshoeing.
- Swimsuit and bath towel for the wellness area
