BELLE TRAVERSEE DANS LE MASSIF DU QUEYRAS EN 5 JOURS

Breakfast in the gîte. Transfer by minibus to Saint Véran where we take the ski lifts up to the top of the slopes, at 2800 m; we then reach the Pic Château Renard (2989) m in an hour. Incredible panoramic views over Font Sancte, the Ecrins Massif (4102 m) and the Viso Massif (3841 m).
The day continues with the sublime descent to the Chapelle de Clausis. We’ll put our ski skins back on to reach the refuge de la Blanche where we’ll spend the night.

Dinner and overnight in the refuge.

Difference in altitude: +300 m/ -600 m

Depending on snow conditions, there are two routes available to us on this third day: Pic de Caramantran (3025 m ) or Pointe des Sagnes longues (3032 m ), two superb summits offering incredible views on the Italian Alps. We head to the refuge Agnel by the northern slopes, often in powder snow...

Meal and overnight in the hut.

Difference in altitude: +500 m/ -500 m

With the first rays of sunshine, we’ll set off to climb the Col de l’Eychassier up to the eponymous ridge at an altitude of 2965m. From the summit, the view over the sharp Crêtes de la Taillante (3197m) is breathtaking.
Fantastic descents to Lac de Foréant, Lac Egorgéou and the torrent of Bouchouse.
Just before reaching the bottom of the valley, there is a magnificent view over the local giant... Monte Viso, 3841m; we descend towards the hamlet of Echalp or Monta where we’ll spend the night.

Meals and overnight in a gîte.

Difference in altitude: +370 m / - 1250 m

Breakfast in the gîte.
We then set off through forests and pastures to the Collet du Pelvas (2596m). From the col, a fine descent towards the Italian Piedmont takes us around the Tête du Pelvas to the Col d’Urine (2525m).
To finish, we’ll ski some lovely, varied slopes as far as Les Roux d’Abriès.

Transfer to L’Argentière or Mont-Dauphin station as required.

Difference in altitude: +900 m / -900 m

NB : The programme is intended as a guide only. It could be modified at any time by the mountain guide for safety reasons, weather conditions or regarding the physical and technical level of the skiers.

Dernière journée! On en profite jusqu’au bout des spatules. Le Roux d’Abriés offre un grand choix d’itinéraire possible et varié dans les orientations. Une superbe course serait le Pic de Clauzis avec ces 1200m de dénivelé positif et ces 1500m de descente sur une pente ultra régulière, un beau final.

Dénivelés : +1200 m / -1400 m

Une navette entre Abriés et St Veran vous ramènera à la voiture. Puis retour à L’argentière la Bessée.

Séparation en milieu d’après-midi à L’Argentière-la-Bessée.

NB : Ce programme est donné à titre indicatif. Le guide reste seul juge du programme qu’il peut modifier à tout instant, pour des raisons de sécurité, en fonction des conditions météorologiques, ou bien par rapport au niveau physique et technique des skieurs. L’itinéraire est également susceptible d’être modifié suivant la disponibilité des refuges au moment des réservations.

8 participants maximum. Departure is guaranteed from 4 participants. You will be notified at least 7 days before departure in the event of cancellation. Where possible, an alternative solution will be offered.

NB : For cancellation conditions for privatised trips (made up groups) please refer to our conditions of sale.

Please note that we offer some of this equipment for rental, they are indicated by a * in the list below, you will find rental prices in the "Gear rental and extras prices" section.

Equipment rental and changes are only possible before payment of the balance of your booking (45 days before departure). We advise you to take the time, as soon as you register, to list the equipment you already have or which can be lent to you. Any equipment initially rented from ROC ECRINS even not taken on the day of departure must be paid for.

The head

• Sunglasses class 4*protective lenses
• Ski goggles
• A helmet*
• A warm hat
• Sunscreen high protection (30 and 50)

The body

• A mountain rucksack * suitable to carry skis if necessary, approx. 25 litres
• A long-sleeved top, prefer merino wool to synthetic fabrics as the are more breathable
• A fleece or soft shell jacket
• A warm down jacket
• A Gore-tex waterproof jacket*to protect against rain, snow and wind
• An avalanche transceiver + shovel* and probe*.

Hands

• A pair of thin leather ou fleece gloves and a warmer pair with a waterproof membrane

Legs

• Ideally a Gore-tex type ski trousers *with with long side zips. For cold days, a long warm underwear may be worn underneath

The feet

• Ski touring skis *
• Ski skins* in good condition
• Ski crampons* suitable for your bindings
• Ski touring boots
  
• Telescopic ski poles*
• A spare pair of socks

Miscellaneous

• Bring containers for around 2 litres of water, ideally a one-litre bottle plus smaller ones to keep warm and close to your body in your jacket.
• Small knife
• Small thermos flask
• Camera
• Small first-aid kit adapted to your personal needs, also containing elastoplast and double-skin dressings for any blisters.

This list is not exhaustive and should be completed with all what you may specifically need.

We propose for sale a great range of technical gear and clothing for all mountain activities DIRECTLY on our premises in L’Argentière-La Bessée where we will welcome you on the first day . Don’t hesitate to ask us for advice or ask your guide on site.

BRANDS ON SALE :

• BEAL (Climbing and mountaineering harnesses, slings, descenders, carabiners, quickdraws, belay gloves, climbing bags, headlamps, mountaineering helmets and climbing helmets, ropes ...)
• CAMP (Climbing and mountaineering axes, liquid chalk and chalk)
• SALEWA (Mountaineering shoes)
• CASSIN (Mountaineering crampons)
• ALTITUDE EYEWEAR (Sunglasses category 3 & 4)
• YYVERTICAL (Climbing safety glasses)
• NATURAL PEAK (Technical T-shirts in wood fibre, long and short sleeves and leggings)
• ICEBREAKER (Merino wool technical T-shirts, long and short sleeves and leggings)
• DYNAFIT (Ski touring boots, second-hand and new ski touring skis)
• LES BATONS D’ALAIN (Hiking poles and ski touring)
• LABORATOIRE BIARRITZ (ecological sun cream, body, face & lips)
• COMPEED (Double skin plaster to prevent blisters ...)
• BOULES QUIESS (Ear plugs for good nights in refuges...)

Ski touring is dependent on different factors that we can sometimes neither anticipate nor control; we may therefore have to modify the programme of our high mountain holidays before or during the stay for various reasons:

• if the weather and/or snow conditions make it impossible to carry out the planned programme and/or
• if there is a delay in the opening or early closure of a ski lift or refuge

In these cases, we will offer you an alternative programme, sometimes on the day of departure, which you may not refuse.

Ski touring, as all mountain activities have some level of risk particularly of avalanche or injury in the event of a fall.
To reduce the hazards that they are exposed to skiers must follow the safety instructions given by the instructor.

You must be aware of these risks and accept them when booking.

No medical certificate required to take part in our trips, but it may be useful to check with your GP that you have no contraindications (particularly in the case of chronic illness) to physical activity in the high mountains.

If you are undergoing any particular treatment, please let us know so that we can take appropriate measures if necessary.

Altitude can cause acute mountain sickness when you are not sufficiently acclimatised, also known as AMS. In most cases, it is accompanied by headaches, nausea and a general feeling of discomfort, but in the most serious cases it can lead to pulmonary or cerebral oedema, requiring an immediate descent.

Ski touring is physically demanding.
Even if the daily ascents are reasonable, it’s important that you arrive in good physical condition to make the most of your stay. Regular practice of an endurance sport is the ideal preparation.

This trip is open to all good skiers who are comfortable on red runs. First experience of ski touring is highly recommended.

N.B.: If you do not have the required level, the guide will ask you to leave the course for the safety of the whole group.

By state-certified mountain guides or trainees mountain guides (aspirant guides) from the Roc Écrins team. They will have a VHF radio connected to the emergency services, a satellite phone or a mobile phone. They will also have a collective first-aid kit.

*A trainee mountain guide is a guide in training who is authorised to work and supervise climbs from their third year of training. They are not beginners, as it takes several years of practice and training to build up a list of routes and have the experience and technical level required to enter the mountain guide training course.

To take part in one of our stays, you must be properly insured for the chosen activity (rescue and repatriation costs) in the event of an incident or accident occurring during the stay. (We strongly recommend that this also includes cancellation cover). It is your responsibility to check the cover provided by your personal insurance policy. If you do not have such an insurance, you can take out the EUROP ASSISTANCE contract when you sign up. The amount of the "ASSISTANCE" insurance covering repatriation, rescue and search costs represents 2.4% of the price of the stay. MULTIRISK" insurance covering assistance, cancellation, loss of luggage and interruption of holiday, represents 5.6% of the price of the holiday.

In comfortable gîtes and refuges. Overnight stays in dormitories or rooms for 4 to 6 people, bed linen provided. Bring your own towels.

This accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking.

Transport provided by Roc Écrins. If none of our vehicles are available, we may ask you to organise car pooling with other participants. In this case, travel expenses would be refunded to the person using their vehicle.

• To come to the Hautes-Alpes area: make sure to bring suitable equipment for your vehicle (snow tyres or snow chains), MANDATORY on some of the roads used during your stay. >HAUTES-ALPES.FR

That’s the CO2 produced by our travels during your stay!

To join us :

Why not car pool or take the train ?

For information:

• Paris - L’Argentière-La Bessée (710km) by overnight train !

1. By train : 2,53 kgCo2
2. By car : 137 kg CO2
3. By electric car : 14,1 kgCO2

• Lyon - L’Argentière-La Bessée (250 km)

1. By train : 1,22 kgCo2
2. By car : 48,4 kg CO2
3. By electric car : 4,96 kgCO2

• Marseille - L’Argentière-La Bessée (259km)

1. By train : 0,88 kgCo2
2. By car : 50,1 kgCO2
3. By electric car : 5,13 kg CO2

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• Mountain guiding service , including their meals, overnight accommodation
• Full board accommodation in gite and mountain hut from the first evening to the lunch on the last day
• Lift passes
• Transport during your stay
• Organisation and reservations (accommodation, guide, equipment) of your stay

• We welcome you to our premises for a cup of coffee or tea and equip you on site
• Free parking is available at the meeting point
• You can have a shower at the end of your stay
• You have free access to a relaxation area with Wifi, toilets, microwave, etc. while you wait for your train (5 minutes’ walk from the station)
• You can leave a bag with your personal belongings on the ROC ÉCRINS premises during your stay
• You will receive a 10% discount on our entire sales area (ROC ÉCRINS customers only)

Lorsque nous allons en montagne, nous sortons de la société que nous connaissons pour
nous retrouver dans un milieu encore un peu épargné par les activités humaine.
La montagne est singulière puisqu’elle est le symbole d’une liberté. En effet c’est un lieu où
quiconque peut s’exprimer, gravir, sauter, glisser, vivre, partager et plus encore. Que notre
objectif soit un sommet, une ligne ou simplement la découverte des paysages, nous
profitons tous d’un moment privilégié avec la Nature.
Pour garder cet espace de vie aussi beau et le conserver il faut aussi en prendre soin et
savoir vivre avec tous les acteurs de la montagne.

UN ENVIRONNEMENT FRAGILE, pour le préserver quelques simples règles de bonne
conduite : rester sur les sentiers, ne rien prélever, ne rien jeter et se faire discret tant vis à vis
de la faune qu’à l’égard des autres randonneurs et alpinistes. La montagne est l’un des
derniers lieux silencieux, et ce silence est un trésor à chérir, à respecter et à partager!

EN MONTAGNE, vous ferez cordée avec votre guide, vos amis ou d’autres personnes que
vous ne connaissez pas, tous unis par un même objectif.
L’entre-aide est de mise, au sein du groupe mais aussi vis à vis de quiconque aurait besoin
d’aide. Pensez au sens de « circulation » : Ceux qui descendent laissent passer ceux qui
montent.

EN REFUGE aussi, il est important de respecter certaines règles de savoir-vivre pour
garantir une cohabitation harmonieuse. Vous devrez vous déchausser pour monter dans les
dortoirs, des crocs sont prévus à cet effet.
N’oubliez pas que les réveils sont en général très matinaux alors soyez discret. Au réveil, il
est d’usage de plier sa couverture.

Au moment du DÉBRIEFFING de la journée, il est d’usage d’offrir un verre au groupe
pour apaiser les moments de doutes, de peurs, et/ou fêter le sommet, revivre les moments
forts, drôle et joyeux de la journée. Et, si le coeur vous en dit, à la fin de votre séjour, vous
pouvez remercier votre guide avec un petit pourboire, une tradition ancienne mais bien sûr
non obligatoire.

To book your trip :

• complete the pre-registration form online
• You will receive a booking contract by email. It sets out the details of your booking as well as the schedule and payment terms.
• On receipt of this contract, the deposit of 30% must be payed within 4 days in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the contract. Your registration can only be confirmed when the deposit has been payed.
• The balance must be paid 45 days before the departure. Please note that any balance not paid within 45 days of departure will be considered as a cancellation of your booking. Financial withholding would therfore be applied in accordance with our terms and conditions of sale.
• For a of a booking made less than 45 days before departure, the total amount of the booking must be paid on receipt of the booking contract in accordance with the terms and conditions set out therein.