Snowshoeing near La Grave in the Écrins with a lunch break

Enjoy a guided snowshoe hike near La Grave and savour a meal on the snow or in an Alpine refuge!

Group outing with lunch on snow | Level 1 - Easy

6 options available from €60

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From€90
6 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

Discover snowshoe trekking opposite the Reine Meije glaciers near La Grave, with a lunch break on the snow.

  • 350 metres maximum ascent
Course of events

Please allow 6 hours in total for this activity, with 3h30 of walking time excluding breaks.

  • Appointment to be determined.
  • You will be briefed by your experienced guide on the planned itinerary and safety instructions.
  • Departure for an exploration of the Meije region, with a lunch break on the snow.
  • Part of your day will be devoted to discovering culling, with a mini challenge on a shovel sledge.
  • Back to the starting point.
Activity requirements

Participants should be able to complete a 3h30 hike with an ascent of around 350 metres.

A minimum of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult to take part.


Special terms

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.


Meeting point:
Location to be determined. Pays de la Meije or Serre Chevalier Valley area
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Supervision by a qualified mountain leader
  • Sticks
  • Snowshoes
  • Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
  • All equipment: adapted sleeping bag, mattresses, tarpaulins, individual and collective cooking utensils, stove and gas.
  • A course tailored to your level and interests
  • Complimentary hot drinks (coffee/tea)
  • Collective first aid kit and radio linked to the mountain rescue service
  • Photo montage of your outing
  • Lunch
Excluded
  • Transfer by vehicle to the meeting point and departure point of the outing
  • Snacks
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm hat or headband
  • Warm clothing adapted to the weather
  • 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
  • Water
  • Snacks