Randonnée glaciaire avec le Bureau des Guides de La Grave
A day trip to discover mountaineering and the world of a glacier accompanied by an experienced guide.
These outings are an opportunity to discover mountaineering and the magnificent world of a glacier through routes without technical difficulties in the heart of the Ecrins massif in the Hautes Alpes. The Girose glacier stretches out at the foot of the Ruillans station, the arrival point of the cable car La Grave / the MeijeTogether with the Mont de Lans glacier, it forms the largest ice cap in France (6 km from east to west). Its crevasses and seracs are within reach of almost any foot – provided you are accompanied and roped.
Description
Head towards the Col de la Lauze on the Girose glacier or towards the Col du Replat or the Col du Clot des Cavales and enjoy magnificent panoramas from the Vercors to Mont Blanc, from the Vanoise to Mont Thabor, the pretty peaks as far as the eye can see and right next to the Meije, majestic. During the outings you will approach the basics of glacier evolution.
Description
Head towards the Col de la Lauze on the Girose glacier or towards the Col du Replat or the Col du Clot des Cavales and enjoy magnificent panoramas from the Vercors to Mont Blanc, from the Vanoise to Mont Thabor, the pretty peaks as far as the eye can see and right next to the Meije, majestic. During the outings you will approach the basics of glacier evolution.
Further information) :
From 10 years old. Children accompanied by an adult
To provide: Clothing suitable for the activity, Water bottle, race food, backpack (approximately 35l), Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen, harness, A pair of cramponable mountain shoes, Hiking pole (recommended), Classic ice axe. Crampons with anti-boot adjusted to your shoes, Transport to the activity location, Picnic.
To provide: Clothing suitable for the activity, Water bottle, race food, backpack (approximately 35l), Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen, harness, A pair of cramponable mountain shoes, Hiking pole (recommended), Classic ice axe. Crampons with anti-boot adjusted to your shoes, Transport to the activity location, Picnic.
Location accuracy
At the end of the parking lot opposite the hotel "Le Castillan"
Practical information
Opening
Opening hours from May 31 to September 14, 2025 | |
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Monday | Open |
Tuesday | Open |
Wednesday | Open |
Thursday | Open |
Friday | Open |
Saturday | Open |
Sunday | Open |
Open 24h / 24.
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 15/08/2025
Rates
Rates | Min. | Max. |
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Single price | 120 € | Not disclosed |
Package / commitment | 400 € | Not disclosed |