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Guided walking – snowshoeing – via ferrata in the French Alps with Mark Tennent

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Tour of the Ecrins

  • The Ecrins Massif (or mountain range) culminates in the summits of the Meije (3983m) and the Ecrins (4102m).
  • The Ecrins National Park was created in 1973.
  • The Ecrins retains a wild feel due to it’s complex geology, with numerous deep valleys. These valleys are relatively hard to access and so have kept their charm unspoilt by creeping commercialisation.
  • The Lac du Glacier Blanc in the Ecrins, Alps, France
    The Lac du Glacier Blanc in the Ecrins, Alps, France

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The Ecrins culminates in the summits of the Meije (3983m) and the Ecrins (4102m). The park was created in 1973 ten years after that of the Vanoise National Park. The Ecrins retains a wild feel due to it’s complex geology, with numerous deep valleys. These valleys are relatively hard to access and so have kept their charm unspoilt by creeping commercialisation.

This tour with seven walking stages, nine days in total passes through majestic mountain scenery including high mountain passes and the valleys of the Oisan, Brianconnais and the Valgaudemar.

This tour stay requires a good physical endurance with stages of up to 8 hours walking and up to 1550m of cumulative ascent. This physical effort is rewarded with staying, except for one night, in comfortable valley based accommodation.

Custom itinerary for each group however this tour typically involves 7 days or more to complete in its entirety.

Group size

Individual 1:1 guiding
Maximum group size 8

Duration

Accommodation

Meals

Dinner in the refuges is a set menu. It is typically soup, a main course and dessert.
Packed lunches: these can be reserved in advance. There are no shops or other refuges where you can buy food.

Fees

The price indicated is for the group.

1 – 2 people: Euro 1500
3 – 5 people: Euro 1800
6 – 8 people: Euro 2400

What’s included:

  • Guiding by Mark
  • Concierge service – booking accommodation, etc.

What’s NOT included:

  • Mark’s accommodation: including half-board and picnic at huts.
  • Personal equipment inc. boots, etc.
  • Insurance – please see my links page.
  • All accommodation including hotels and hut fees
  • All meals
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Transfers and / or taxis

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