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Practical information
A panoramic, accessible day's hike facing due south towards the glaciers of the Reine Meije.
- Ascent: 450m maximum.
Please allow a full day (6h to 6h30) for this activity, including 3 to 4h of hiking.
- Rendezvous in Villar D'Arène.
- You will be briefed by your experienced guide on the planned itinerary and safety instructions.
- Departure for the hike.
- Wildlife spotting through a telescope: roe deer, chamois, large birds of prey...
- Learn how to use avalanche transceivers.
- Depending on your preferences, a number of themes will be covered or developed: wildlife tracks and clues, the history of the Meije, the evolution of Alpine glaciers - climate, the natural and human environment of the Haute Romanche.
- An exceptional panorama of the Meije and its glaciers.
- Back to the starting point.
Participants should be able to complete a day's ride with an ascent of around 450 metres.
Minors must present parental authorisation to take part.
A minimum of 2 participants is required for the activity to take place.
We recommend that you take out personal accident insurance covering mountain sports at any altitude.
Don't forget to let us know if you are undergoing any special treatment and/or are under medical supervision.
People with motor, mental/psychic or cognitive disabilities, infants and pets are not allowed to take part in this activity.
The duration and itinerary of this activity depend on the weather.
- Supervision by a qualified mountain leader
- Hiking poles
- Snowshoes
- Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
- A course tailored to your level and interests
- Specific equipment: identification plate, magnifying glass, snow saw, rope, etc.
- Complimentary hot drinks (coffee/tea)
- Collective first aid kit and radio linked to the mountain rescue service
- Photo montage of your outing
- Transfer by vehicle to the meeting point and departure point of the outing
- Water
- Snacks
- Picnic
- Warm clothing adapted to the weather
- Warm hat or headband
- Warm trekking-type mountain boots suitable for snow
- Neck warmer or Buff Ski mask (useful in windy or snowy conditions)
- Technical underwear (merino wool)
- Rucksack (30L max)
- Basic first aid kit
- Sunglasses
- Picnic
- Water
- Snacks