La Grave

La Haute Route des Écrins – Ski de Randonnée

You enter a world of brilliance and wonder that will haunt you for a long time... The crossing of the Ecrins massif reaches 4000m and winds through passes, gaps, peaks and valleys in an “alone in the world” atmosphere that Oisans knows so well how to concoct.
Along the way, you will enjoy anthology ski descents, restorative nights in refuges, and prodigious views of the massif. An imperial ski trip.

CLASSIC ROUTE OF THE TOUR DES ÉCRINS
> 6 Days – 5380 m of elevation gain
– Day 1: + 40 m
Departure to La Grave, climb by cable car then the Girose ski lift to the Col de la Lauze (3512 m). Descent to the Selle refuge (2673 m).
– Day 2: + 700 m
Climb to the Col du Replat (3335 m), then descend to the Châtelleret refuge (2225 m).
– Day 3: + 1540 m
Climb to the Casse Déserte pass (3483 m), summit of the Grande Ruine (3765 m), refuge of the Alpe de Villar-d'Arène (2079 m) or Chamoissière (2106 m).
– Day 4: + 1580 m
Crossing Neige Cordier (3614 m) to descend to the Écrins refuge (3175 m).
– Day 5: + 850 m
Ascent to the Dôme des Écrins (4015 m) then descent to the Glacier Blanc refuge (2542 m). (Possibility of joining Ailefroide for return taxi at La Grave).
– Day 6: + 900 m
Climb to the Col du Monétier (3339 m) and cross the Dômes de Monétier with descent to Chambrand and arrival at Pelvoux (1719 m).
End of the crossing. Return to La Grave in taxi.
Option day 6: + 820 m
From the Col du Monétier, descend the Vallon du Grand Tabuc to Monétier (1650 m). End of the crossing. Return to La Grave by taxi (shorter return).

THE HIGH ROADS IN OISANS
To get you started, discover 3 Hautes Routes… On your skins, go!
– The tour of the Meije
– The High Route of the Ecrins
– The Rouies tour
The Hautes Routes and ski raids routes are aimed at hikers who already have ski touring experience, skiing experience and a good knowledge of the mountains. These are routes over several days with nights in refuges.
But of course, everything has to start somewhere and you can embark on the adventure with little experience and practice by calling on mountain professionals.
A ski raid should be considered between the end of March and May depending on the weather, snow conditions and the opening of the refuges. It can be considered outside the opening period of the refuges thanks to the winter refuges, you will then have to carry food. To organize your Haute Route, find the contacts of the refuges and the guides' offices on Oisans.com.

/!\ IMPORTANT
Ski mountaineering and touring involves risks and all skiers are responsible for their own safety. Make sure you follow ANENA guidelines: anena.org
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05320 La Grave
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