Alpinism

Guided Alpine Climbing and mountainering in the wild Ecrins and Oisans Come discover moutaineering in a day or more in La Grave - La Meije, the Ecrins, or in our surrounding area! If you like more off the beaten path routes, climbing in the sun, or pristine alpine ridges, come and join us for an adventure in our beautiful mountains surrounding la Meije!

La Grave is an excellent base camp for mountaineering in the area, without even having to spend a night in a refuge: From the Cerces to the Combeynots summits, passing through Oisans over its high alpine ridges, we invite you to experience these wild routes in our quiet mountains. They all have a common denominator: a memorable experience in a single day!

You’d like more than 1 day : Alpinism in the Ecrins is about adventure and solitude. With plenty of high peaks topping out between 3500 to 4000 m there is a lot of untapped potential in this region. Take a moment to browse through our recommended adventures in the range, or don’t hesitate to contact us if there is something else you are interested in that you don’t see on the list. With a lot of variety from walking in the snow or on glaciers to climbing 1000 m walls of rock, this is one of the best kept secrets of the French Alps!

Filtre difficulté

From June to Septembre

1.5-hour walk or full-day glacier hike – Girose Glacier, Ecrins national park

There are two options for reaching the Girose Glacier at the top of the La Grave – La Meije cable car. These excursions offer an opportunity to discover mountaineering and the magnificent world of glaciers via routes that are not technically difficult, in the heart of the Ecrins massif in the Hautes-Alpes.
Difficulty

Introductory

Duration
1.5-hour / 1 day
Physical Level
Beginner

From June to September

From mountain paths to glaciers – 2 days stay

Your first steps in the high mountains surrounded by the magnificent La Meije massif
Difficulty

Introductory

Duration
2 days
Physical Level
Beginner

From June to Septembre

Introductory course to mountaineering – 2 days in the Meije region

2 days to discover and learn some of the essentiel techniques required for mountaineering at high altitude.
Difficulty

Introductory

Duration
2 days
Physical Level
Beginner

From June to Septembre

2-day mountaineering course – Beginner level

Set off on a two-day adventure led by a mountain guide and discover accessible and varied routes in the spectacular setting of the Meije region: the summit of Goléon, Grande Ruine, Tête des Corridors or Tête du Replat.
Difficulty

Introductory

Duration
2 Days
Physical Level
Intermediate

From June to Septembre

My first summit : Goléon, OIsans ecrins Valley

An opportunity to discover the foundations of mountaineering and to climb a 3000m peak, the Goléon, offering magnificent views of the Meije and the Râteau.
Difficulty

Introductory

Duration
3 days
Physical Level
Beginner

From June to September

My first 4000 – Mont Rose

The Mont rose massif offers relatively easy access to a magnificent glacier panorama over the Italian-Swiss border, with views of the Po plain and several emblematic peaks such as the Lyskamm, the Matterhorn, the Zinalrothorn..
Difficulty

Introductory

Duration
3 jours
Physical Level
Beginner

From June to Septembre

Rocky ridge climb in the Meije region

Crossing the Trifides ridges, Peyrou d’Amont ridge, Pierre Aiguille ridge or Bruyère ridges from Pont de l’Alpe: set off on an exceptional journey!
Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration
1 day
Physical Level
Intermediate

From June to September

Râteau Ouest or Pic de la Grave from the top of the La Grave cable car

Two possible summits in the Oisans range offering magnificent views and an ideal introduction to snow, ice and mixed terrain routes at the foot of the Queen Meije.
Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration
1 day
Physical Level
Intermediate

From June to september

Pic Nord des Cavales (3362m), classic route

An accessible ridge on mixed terrain
Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration
2 days
Physical Level
Intermediate

From June to September

Meije Orientale (3,891 m) or Doigt de Dieu, 3,973 m – Massif des Ecrins – Pays de la Meije

A splendid initiation rite
Reaching the Refuge de l’Aigle at an altitude of 3,450 metres, spending the night there and climbing the Meije Orientale at first light is like a test. At the end of it, there are two options: mountaineering in Oisans becomes your reason for living for the rest of your life, or the opposite, you will spend your free time far from the mountains.
Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration
2 days
Physical Level
Intermediate

From June to September

Râteau Est, arête nord-est

Classic and timeless
Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration
2 days
Physical Level
Advanced

From June to begining of August

Introduction to glacier, snow and mixed mountaineering, Ecrins and Oisans

A 5-day mountaineering training course designed for those wishing to learn or develop the techniques needed for high-mountain climbing on glacial, snowy or mixed terrain in the Ecrins massif, around la Grave la Meije.
Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration
5 days
Physical Level
Intermediate

From July to september

Rock Climbing Training Course – 5 days Introduction to the Meije region

5 days designed for those who want to learn or improve the techniques required for high-altitude rock climbing, traditional climbing and, in particular, the Oisans ridge routes, with the Soreiller refuge as our base camp!
Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration
5 days
Physical Level
Intermediate

From June to August

Pavé-Meije Orientale traverse

A varied alpine climb in the heart of the Ecrins massif
Difficulty

Advanced

Duration
2 days
Physical Level
Advanced

From June to September

La Meije traverse

A major climb on an iconic summit of the Alps
Difficulty

Advanced

Duration
2 days or 3 days
Physical Level
Advanced

April / May / June

Face nord de La Meije, voie du Z

The historic route in the heart of the north face of La Meije!
Difficulty

Advanced

Duration
2 days
Physical Level
Advanced

De juin à Septembre

Les Sources du Silence, un Big Wall au Coeur de L’Oisans!

800 metres of superb and varied rock climbing, a great climb on a wild summit! Ecrins national Park
Difficulty

Advanced

Duration
2 jours
Physical Level
Advanced

From July to september

Advanced Rock Mountaineering – 5-day course – Oisans Ecrins

Five days designed for those who wish to perfect the techniques required for high-altitude rock climbing, traditional climbing and, in particular, ridge routes in the Meije region, starting from the Pavé mountain hut.
Difficulty

Advanced

Duration
5 days
Physical Level
Advanced

From June to August

Advanced glacier, snow and mixed mountaineering – 5-day course – Oisans Ecrins

A 5-day course for those who want to go that bit further in their quest for autonomy in the glaciated or mixed high mountains of the Ecrins massif and around La Grave la Meije.
Difficulty

Advanced

Duration
5 days
Physical Level
Advanced