Genesis...
Frédéric Jullien, Frédo to his friends, is a long-distance traveler who decided to settle in the Hautes-Alpes some fifteen years ago. Together with his partner Emilie, he started a family here, where he also worked as a guide. In 2013, the two founded ROC ÉCRINS to share their experience of exploratory travel.
They surrounded themselves with a team of serious, passionate and friendly "open sea" professionals. Together, they set out to concoct journeys towards happy horizons. The idea: to build privileged relationships for successful journeys, not necessarily higher or further, but better. Their credo : guiding your curiosity and existing together in the midst of the landscape to give space to your dreams...
Our credo
Thanks to our roots in the Hautes-Alpes and our knowledge of the region, we create holidays for all levels to discover the best of the Ecrins massif and its valleys, rich in cliffs and amazing rocks.
Our expertise in other alpine massifs enables us to offer you a complete catalog of trips throughout the Alps.
All our guides are certified professionals. You’ll be roped up with a state-certified mountain guide for mountaineering, ice climbing and long distance climbing. Swap your rope for an airbag and follow him on secret freeride and ski touring routes. They’ll take you along the most beautiful routes and let you discover the mountains as you’ve never seen them before, in search of their infinite richeness.
Our values
- Pay mountain guides and all our team members on the basis of union rates.
- Limit our impact on the environment as much as possible; we work with eco-lodges wherever possible, and we encourage car pooling or train travel to bring our participants and to transport you during your stays.
- Help as many people as possible to enjoy the pleasures of the mountain environment. We adapt to everyone’s budget, especially when organizing discovery classes for schools and leisure centers.
- We favor partnerships with brands whose products, through their components and manufacturing methods, have a moderate impact on the environment.
Our premises at Argentière-La Bessée will be your base camp. You’ll find there a a warm welcome, adequate equipment , big smiles and comfort.