A night-time walk for children, adults and families to dream under the stars and take the time to listen to nature between Écrins and Oisans.
A walk for curious young and old alike,
to walk in the night, take the time to listen to nature
and dream under the stars of great stories from Greek mythology.
After a short walk to ease into the night,
we will silently decipher what everyone sees in the sky,
and then discern galaxies, stars, planets and other satellites…
With the help of sky maps, and equipped with headlamps and red filters,
we will then walk with our heads in the stars,
to locate the constellations that will lead us from one to the other by an imaginary thread.
Once the sky has revealed some of its secrets,
the constellations will tell us the magical and whimsical stories of the gods of Olympus…
Top tips! To make the most of Tuesday before the night-time outing, you can sign up for:.
the morning session on ‘medicinal and edible plants’.
the afternoon session on ‘Meije, glaciers and climate’.
the early evening session on ‘mammals and chamois watching’
Outing suitable for all ages with very little elevation gain (3 hours)
Approximate schedule: 8:30 p.m. to midnight
Meet in front of the Grave guide office or directly on site
Bring warm clothing
Supervision by a hiking instructor
Professional civil liability insurance
Personal accident insurance
Clothing suitable for the activity and weather conditions
Waterproof hiking boots
Water bottle or thermos, snacks, food for the hike
Backpack (approx. 35 litres)
Transport to the activity location and shuttle buses or taxi returns
Easy walk or hike on good trails, accessible to all ages. Maximum elevation gain: 300m for a half-day hike, 600m for a full-day hike. Walking time uphill: approximately 1 hour for a half-day hike, 2 hours for a full-day hike. Easy descent.
Children aged 5 and above who are able to walk, and adults. The elevation gain and walking pace are accessible to all. Please notify us in advance if you have any disabilities or medical conditions (joint problems, allergies, illnesses, treatments).