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!

Private outing with lunch in a refuge | Level 2, 3 - Moderate

6 options available from €60

Book your activity

From€335/ group
7 hrs
Sporty
From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

Snowshoe hike near La Grave with lunch at the Galibier or Clot des Vaches refuge (price of meal not included)

  • 600 metres maximum ascent
  • Please allow €30 per participant for the meal
Course of events

Please allow a total of 7 hours for this activity, including 4 hours' walking 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 facing the high peaks of the Écrins, with a lunch break at the Galibier or Clot des Vaches refuge.
  • Discover the natural and human environment with your enthusiastic guide.
  • Back to the starting point.
Activity requirements

Participants must be able to complete a 4-hour hike with 600m of ascent to take part.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult to take part.


Special terms

The cost of the meal is not included in the price and the cost of the guide's meal will be shared between the participants.

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
Excluded
  • Transfer by vehicle to the meeting point and departure point of the outing
  • Snacks
  • Price of a meal in a refuge
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
  • Please allow €30 per participant for the meal