• Snowy family cocktail party in Névache
  • Snowy family cocktail party in Névache
  • Snowy family cocktail party in Névache
  • Snowy family cocktail party in Névache
  • Snowy family cocktail party in Névache
  • Snowy family cocktail party in Névache
  • Snowy family cocktail party in Névache
  • Snowy family cocktail party in Névache
Névache / Écrins Massif

Snowy family cocktail party in Névache

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In summary

  • Sports
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Winter 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
    84.15 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
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

As its name suggests, this trip is a true "cocktail" of winter activities! Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding —you'll discover activities in a snow-covered valley from December to April, bathed in the sunshine of the Hautes-Alpes : the Clarée Valley, in Névache. Far from the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts , you'll appreciate the silence that reigns in the valley, with the only sounds being the babbling of the Clarée River, the crunch of your cross-country skis gliding on the snow, the song of the tits, and the howls of the sled dogs.


You'll have plenty of time to master cross-country skiing with patient instructors who will share their tips and tricks to help you glide, turn, and brake quickly. Before long, you'll be enjoying the thrill of skiing ! On snowshoes, you'll venture out in search of the animals that inhabit the valley : the snowshoe hare, the wild boar, the roe deer, and perhaps even the wolf. You'll head up into the high pastures, towards the mountain huts, and catch glimpses of the Écrins and Vanoise mountain ranges in the distance. Children and adults alike will be delighted when it's time to pet the dogs! You 'll be in charge of your dog team, but beware, the dogs are clever! They'll quickly let you push the sled and enjoy themselves. Children aged 12 and up can drive the sled.

Children will also be able to participate in several activities during school holidays only

The highlights

  • Choice of activities for parents
  • ESF lessons for children up to 12 years old
  • Dog sledding activities
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Sport

Level

Winter multi-activity

Beginner

Levels

Winter 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.

The expert's opinion

Our team of instructors offers several "snow" activities to freely compose your stay: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or dog sledding, tobogganing, snowman building.

Each evening the instructors will offer various activities for which you can sign up. You can all try cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and a dog sledding introductory session.

If one of you only wants to do one activity during the whole week, you can do so, except for carriage driving (only one session).

In figures

Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)

  • Average duration/day: 4h30

Dog sledding ride

  • Average duration/day: 1h

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 6h

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 14 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

MANAGEMENT

By cross-country ski instructors or mountain guides, all state-certified.


Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Days 5 to 6
Day 7
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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

Note

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.

Accommodation

🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 6
  • 🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 6
🏨 2-star hotel - Days 1 to 6

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 meals, prepared by our chef using local produce, are carefully prepared and tailored to athletes… our fresh mountain air whets the appetite and encourages you to savor the food!

Access

Departure
Névache
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
Névache
Day 7 - 10h00

WELCOME

Day 01 in Névache in the afternoon, at Échaillon, in the hamlet of Roubion .

You can arrive in the morning and leave your luggage at the hotel if you want to make the most of your first day.

If you have any problems, you can call 04 92 21 37 30


DISPERSION

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.

However, we absolutely require you to vacate the rooms by 10am.


Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Briançon,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. Purchase of required tickets 48 hours in advance of your trip on the SNCF website.

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:

  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

  • 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

  1. Round-trip transportation to Névache
  2. Drinks and personal expenses
  3. Massages or treatments
  4. Cross-country skiing pass (from age 5 and payable on site)
  5. Wednesday afternoon activity at the ESF for children (optional, payable on site)

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

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Maud

february 2024
Published on 12/03/2024
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Stéphanie

february 2024
Translated from French
A gem for all families seeking an authentic mountain experience in an all-inclusive holiday! Nature, sport, relaxation, an unforgettable experience!
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  • Stéphanie
  • Stéphanie
  • Stéphanie
  • Stéphanie
Published on 19/02/2024

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Maud

february 2024
Published on 12/03/2024
S

Stéphanie

february 2024
Translated from French
A gem for all families seeking an authentic mountain experience in an all-inclusive holiday! Nature, sport, relaxation, an unforgettable experience!
  • Stéphanie
  • Stéphanie
  • Stéphanie
  • Stéphanie
  • Stéphanie
Published on 19/02/2024
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The L'Echaillon team

4.8/5 (152 reviews) • 64 stays
Ancré à Névache, au cœur de la vallée de la Clarée, notre partenaire local est l'expert historique de ce territoire sauvage des Hautes-Alpes depuis plus de 40 ans. Été comme hiver, il vous ouvre les portes d'un environnement préservé au climat privilégié, proposant quasiment toutes les activités de montagne possibles. Votre camp de base ? Un hôtel deux étoiles chaleureux alliant calme et confort. Avec ses chambres douillettes et son espace bien-être dédié à la récupération, l'établissement place l'accueil au centre de votre séjour. C’est l’adresse idéale pour ceux qui cherchent à combiner plaisirs sportifs et ressourcement total dans l'une des vallées les plus authentiques des Alpes.
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