An alpine and wild crossing of the Écrins, from La Grave to Monêtier-les-Bains, via the Selle, the Promontoire, Chamoissière and the Neige Cordier area. With a 5- or 6-day variant depending on desire and conditions.
This ski crossing of the Écrins allows you to explore the massif over several days, from refuge to refuge, passing through some of its most emblematic sectors.
From La Grave, the lifts allow you to gain altitude quickly before descending to the refuge de la Selle. The route then joins the refuge du Promontoire, located at the foot of the south face of the Meije.
After another col crossing, we reach the refuge of Chamoissière. Depending on the conditions, the group’s level and the interest of the day, this stage can be supplemented with the Grande Ruine or another suitable summit.
The journey then continues with a beautiful day of ski mountaineering around the Pic de Neige Cordier, before turning towards the area of the Écrins refuge or directly towards the refuge of Glacier Blanc.
That’s when the two formats separate:
5 days: After Pic de Neige Cordier, we continue directly towards the refuge of Glacier Blanc.
6 days: We first reach the Écrins refuge. The next day, the Écrins Dome can be considered depending on the conditions, before descending to the Glacier Blanc refuge.
The last day allows you to cross the Col de Monêtier or, depending on the conditions and the skiing level of the group, consider the Agneaux valley before the long descent towards Le Monêtier-les-Bains.
The Ecrins ski crossing is offered in small groups of 3 to 4 people maximum, with departures guaranteed starting from 3 participants. The route, the summits, and the choice of format are adapted to the conditions of the mountain.
Level
This ski crossing of the Écrins is aimed at experienced mountain hikers who are able to spend several days in the mountains and ski on varied terrains, sometimes icy ones.
Good control of skiing on variable snow conditions is necessary, as well as experience with alpine skiing equipment and techniques.
The days are long and some objectives, such as the Dôme des Écrins or the Agneaux plateau, are only offered when the conditions and the level of the group allow it.
Package holiday sold
Prices 3 people 4 people
5 days crossing 1 650 € / person 1 385 € / person
6 days crossing 1 945 € / person 1 640 € / person
We take the La Grave eggs to gain altitude quickly, then switch to skiing towards the refuge de la Selle.
Overnight at the refuge of la Selle.
The crossing is offered over 5 or 6 days. Both routes follow the same route until the crossing of the Pic de Neige Cordier. Then, the 5-day route directly reaches the refuge of Glacier Blanc, while the 6-day route passes through the refuge of Les Écrins.
The 6-day version adds an extra stage to the Écrins refuge and allows you to consider climbing the Écrins Dome at 4015m the following day, if conditions allow. The 5-day version heads directly to the Écrins Glacier refuge after Pic de Neige Cordier.
No. It is a possibility proposed based on the conditions of the mountain, the weather, and the level of the group. The route can be adapted without maintaining the ascent to the summit.
Yes, the described itinerary is a starting point; we then adjust it every day, up or down. If the conditions, the weather and the time allow, we won’t be short of it!
You need good experience in backcountry skiing, the ability to ski in varying snow conditions, and the ability to ski several consecutive days with elevation gain. Experience with alpine skiing and glacier terrain is required.
The group is limited to 4 people and departures are guaranteed starting from 3 participants.
Live with your guide, from first contact to the summit.
Creative and flexible
A flexible framework for devising the most appropriate itinerary or activity for each day, depending on the group and the conditions.
