On the border between the Northern Alps and the Southern Alps, stands a famous massif: the Ecrins. Classified national park more than 30 years ago, this protected area conceals valleys, each more unusual than the next. The most prestigious of these is the Valouise valley, the gateway to the Glacier Blanc, the largest of the Southern Alps. It is at the edge of this one that we invite you to settle down for a week of snowshoeing discovery. Departing from a comfortable gîte, you will set off with snowshoes to attack hamlets and isolated peaks. In the evening, in the heart of this magnificent mountain village, you will enjoy the well-being of your warm inn.
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If you arrive by train: transfer from Montdauphin-Guillestre station + for internal transfers at 50 € per person (mandatory)
Option single room : 195 €/ person
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The price is all inclusive from departure to end point.
Personalised tour available
Contact us !WELCOMING AND INSTALLATION
Welcome to Montdauphin station by your guide and transfer to your hotel in Freissinières.
Installation for 5 nights and presentation of the stay by your guide.
AT THE FOOT OF THE PELVOUX
Going down of Vallon d'Ailefroide, between frozen waterfalls and little hamlets, we will go through the valley where silence reigns, favoring the approach of a fauna numbed by the cold of winter. In the hamlet of Ailefroide, return to the village of Claux by the same path.
4.5 hour walk / Elevation : + 550m ; - 550m
LA POUSTERLE, PLATEAU D'ORÉAC
Short transfer to the heights of the Puy Saint Vincent station. Reaching the magnificent Col de la Pousterle by a forest path and then the plateau d'Oréac : a first panorama opens up ! Possibility of climbing to Tête d'Oréac or Les Têtes (2044 m) where we can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the week .... The Durance, the Queyras, the Ecrins right in front of us.
5 hour walk / Elevation : +/- 550m
TRANCOULETTE PASS
From the hamlet of Le Puy, suspended over the Durance, we will go for one of the wildest passes of the journey: Trancoulette pass (2293 m). From Puy Chalvin to the hamlet of Combes, a slightly more physical day that allows you to appreciate another facet of this massif. Crossing the Partias nature reserve, suspended valley, great panorama over the surrounding peaks.
5.5 hour walk / Elevation : +/- 650m
LE VALLON DE TRAMOUILLON
In a wild valley, we climb a torrent choked by snow. We enter a mysterious forest haunted by the songs of the boreal owls and where the marten hunts the squirrel.
5 hour walk / elevation : +/- 500 m
LE COL D'ANON
Climb on the adrets of Freissinières dotted with hamlets with still smoking chimneys. The arrival at the pass is always moving as the place is voluptuous and full of serenity. Moreover, the golden eagle likes to fly over it. In good shape? Let’s continue to the Séa Nipple!
5 hour walk / elevation : +350m ; - 800 m
Elevation : between 400m to 600m.
Walking time : in average 5 to 6 hours per day. Forest tracks and trails.
Fitness : walks are adapted for all, even for hikers who had never been snowshoeing.
The tour has been developed along with our local partners who are very mindful about organising an authentic journey.
Group between 4 and 14 people supervised by a qualified montain leader.
Breakfasts and dinners are served in the accommodation.
For lunch, your guide prepares a picnic usually consisting of various salads and regional products.
We do our best to take into account special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian etc). However, we encourage you to bring some complementary products for your own picnics.
If you are late please let us know as soon as possible : +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07
Material for snowshoeing (snowshoes and poles) is provided. However, if you have your own and would like to use them you are free to do so. Avalanche safety equipment including (transceiver, shovel and probe) is also provided.
Clothing
- Waterproof ski or winter walking trousers
- Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
- Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
- Breathable or merino wool leggings
- Fleece or jumper
- Insulating down jacket
- 2 pairs of ski gloves and a warm hat
- Walking socks (1 pair per day)
- Sturdy waterproof walking boots
Other Equipment
- Rucksack minimum 35 litre capacity
- Sunglasses and ski mask
- Sun cream
- Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
- Knife, fork and spoon
- Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
- Plastic cup for coffee
- Towel
- Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
- Survival blanket
- Identity card or passport
You must pack all of your belongings in 2 bags: 1 backpack and 1 travel bag.
1 - The backpack:
Hiking backpack of about 35 liters, it will be useful for transporting your personal belongings during the day (warm clothes, water bottle, picnic, sun protection, identity papers, camera, binoculars , etc.)
2 - The large flexible travel bag:
It should contain the rest of your stuff.