Snowshoeing, mushing and spa trip in Briançon, Hautes Alpes

Sunday: Arrival at the guesthouse in Névache
- Diner and night in a guesthouse
Monday (Day 1) - Acclimatization: easy trail, low drop and complete change of scenery. You will have the impression of being in Canada thanks to the amazing larch forest along the Vallée de la Clarée !
- Meeting at 9 am
- Friendly picnic
- Diner and night in a guesthouse
Tuesday (Day 2) - Day in the Valley de la Clarée and visit of an altitude shelter ; you'll enjoy a wonderful view over the whole valley! Drop +: 480 m ; Duration: 5 hour walk
- Hike up to the Buffère shelter located on an altitude plateau
- Lunch at the shelter in the middle of the mountains, a real treat!
- Snowshoe descent down to the village of Névache
- Diner and night in a cottage/guesthouse
Wednesday (Day 3) - Descent of the col du Lautaret then stop in the thermal baths of Le Monêtier Les Bains (optional / to be decided onsite). Drop -: 500 m ; Duration: 4 hour walk. You might even see ibexes during this hike!
- The hike will start from the col du Lautaret where you will enjoy wonderful views over la Meije Orientale, le Pavé, le Pic Gaspard...
- Descent of the valley via the GR50 up to Le Monêtier Les Bains and end of the day at the thermal baths.
- Maximum relaxation in the thermal baths of Le Monêtier les Bains. These naturally heated and open air baths are just perfect. This relaxation time will also be a contemplation one thanks to an outstanding view over many snow-covered summits. A dream come true!
- Diner and night in a cottage/guesthouse
Thursday (Day 4) - Hike around Cervière, a village located down the col of Izoard and geological walk! Duration: 4 hours and drop: 400 meters.
- Hike up to the alpine chalets of the Alp du Pied for a pic-nic.
- Discovery of wonderful geological formations and walk up to the plateau located under the geological site of Chenaillet.
- Back to the vallée des fonds in the middle of beautiful alpine chalets.
Lisa will join you for the last evening meal.
Friday (Day 5) - Mushing session
Ypu will enjoy the vallée de la Clarée one last time but this time, mushing!
You have 2 options: either a discovery session (€55/people for 30 minutes or €110/people for 1 hour), or a initiation to mushing for 2 with 1 driver and 1 passenger (with the possibility to switch roles halfway through the ride: €110/h for both participants).
According to the weather conditions and other eventualities, the program can change but the quality of the service won't be affected whatsoever!