Ski de randonnée depuis Besse-en-Oisans
The Ferrand Valley is a "good plan" for ski touring: you have access to the Emparis plateau as well as the Grandes Rousses massif! Going to the Ferrand Valley for a beautiful day of ski touring is always a guarantee of happiness.
The village of Besse constitutes a very beautiful starting point not only for its snowy alleys but also for its geographical location with many possibilities all around the village.
HIKING SUGGESTIONS
> “Discovery” day trips
– La Quarlie (2314 m) + 720 m
Easy ski touring from the village. Beautiful climb on the south-west face passing by the Bonnefin oratory. Be careful though, all the slopes are grassy and constitute delicate terrain in the event of avalanches.
– Col St Georges (2247 m) + 700 m
Beautiful climb on the divine Plateau d'Emparis on the west face. This easy route can give you ideas for exploring the plateau.
> “Classic” day trip itinerary
– Head of the Vallon (2582 m) + 1150 m
The Tête du Vallon first passes by the Quarlie route. Then follow the ridge in a north-east direction to the summit. Beautiful easy outing, pay attention to the snow conditions, the exclusively grassy (or slate) slopes can be tricky.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
> Where to get supplies: Besse and Mizöen: grocery store, bar and restaurants. Inn in Clavans le Haut.
> Where to sleep: Besse et Mizoën : hotels and lodges. Clavans: inn, guest rooms and lodges.
EMPARIS PLATEAU SECTOR
This “little” part of the Grandes Rousses is one of the “big ones” for discovering ski touring. Around the Signal de l’Homme, the col de Sarenne or on the Emparis plateau: sun, panorama and gentle slopes. A large resort, a more intimate one or a mountain village: as many starting points as there are tastes in nature!
The Emparis Plateau: this plateau with the appearance of arctic tundra, located on the
Grandes Rousses, facing the Écrins massif, is a unique place in Oisans and even in Europe since it is home to remarkable wetlands. It is a peat bog soil that contrasts with the harsh minerality of Oisans and is part of the Natura 2000 biodiversity preservation network. The view from the Souchet pass over the Meije and the Rake is striking, perhaps one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Alps. The few access points on either side have allowed the preservation of a wild, magnificent and little-visited area.
/!\ IMPORTANT
Ski touring is a risky activity under the responsibility of each practitioner. Follow the ANENA safety instructions: anena.org
HIKING SUGGESTIONS
> “Discovery” day trips
– La Quarlie (2314 m) + 720 m
Easy ski touring from the village. Beautiful climb on the south-west face passing by the Bonnefin oratory. Be careful though, all the slopes are grassy and constitute delicate terrain in the event of avalanches.
– Col St Georges (2247 m) + 700 m
Beautiful climb on the divine Plateau d'Emparis on the west face. This easy route can give you ideas for exploring the plateau.
> “Classic” day trip itinerary
– Head of the Vallon (2582 m) + 1150 m
The Tête du Vallon first passes by the Quarlie route. Then follow the ridge in a north-east direction to the summit. Beautiful easy outing, pay attention to the snow conditions, the exclusively grassy (or slate) slopes can be tricky.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
> Where to get supplies: Besse and Mizöen: grocery store, bar and restaurants. Inn in Clavans le Haut.
> Where to sleep: Besse et Mizoën : hotels and lodges. Clavans: inn, guest rooms and lodges.
EMPARIS PLATEAU SECTOR
This “little” part of the Grandes Rousses is one of the “big ones” for discovering ski touring. Around the Signal de l’Homme, the col de Sarenne or on the Emparis plateau: sun, panorama and gentle slopes. A large resort, a more intimate one or a mountain village: as many starting points as there are tastes in nature!
The Emparis Plateau: this plateau with the appearance of arctic tundra, located on the
Grandes Rousses, facing the Écrins massif, is a unique place in Oisans and even in Europe since it is home to remarkable wetlands. It is a peat bog soil that contrasts with the harsh minerality of Oisans and is part of the Natura 2000 biodiversity preservation network. The view from the Souchet pass over the Meije and the Rake is striking, perhaps one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Alps. The few access points on either side have allowed the preservation of a wild, magnificent and little-visited area.
/!\ IMPORTANT
Ski touring is a risky activity under the responsibility of each practitioner. Follow the ANENA safety instructions: anena.org
Location details
From Bourg-d'Oisans, take the direction of Briançon, just after the Chambon dam, take the D25 on the left. After 3,5 km, turn right until Besse-en-Oisans (parking at the exit of the village).
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