A magnificent 3-day ski traverse that loops you around the heart of a wild mountain range
The Cerces massif is home to impressive rock spires separating the Guisane and Clarée valleys. In order to discover this wild area in the winter time, we offer you the possibility to do a four-day ski traverse, combining climbs and descents through magnificent landscapes of limestone peaks, larch forests, snow-covered lakes and remote valleys. A beautiful journey and memorable moments spent away from civilization, especially in friendly mountain huts at the end of each day.
Jour 1
From the Pont de l’Alpe (1710m / 5,610ft), we will skin up the Vallon du Rif, passing below the Aiguillette du Lauzet, an impressive limestone peak. We then head towards the Col du Chardonnet (2638m / 8,654ft), where we can enjoy a stunning panorama over the Ecrins massif. A nice ski descent through snow-covered meadows and larch forests leads us to the cosy Chardonnet mountain hut (2225m / 7,299ft), where we will spend the night.
.Vertical: +928m (3,044ft) from the Pont de l’Alpe to the Col du Chardonnet
-413m (1,354ft) from the Col du Chardonnet to the Chardonnet mountain hut
Jour 2
Jour 3
Tour of the Pointe des Cerces
Ascent to Col des Cerces, passing by Lac Rond, then descent to Lac des Cerces. Ascent to the Crête de la Ponsonnière (2824m) and long descent to reach the car at the Pont de l’Alpe.
This program remains indicative, we will have to adapt to the vagaries of the weather, the mountain conditions and the participants. In the last resort, the guide remains the sole judge of the program that he can modify due to security requirements.
Outing with a certified mountain guide or instructor
Professional Civil Liability Insurance
Transceiver, shovel, probe, harness
Meal costs for clients and guide
Picnic for during the day
Lodging costs for clients and guide
Group technical gear (rope…)
Personal Accident Insurance
Appropriate clothing for your activity (long-johns, fleece/softshell jacket, down jacket, gore-tex jacket, ski pants, ski socks, warm hat, warm gloves, thin gloves)
Ski goggles, sunglasses, sunscreen
Water Bottle or thermos, food and snacks
Ski touring skis, skins, ski crampons, ski touring boots, poles
helmet
Avalanche airbag backpack
backpack that can fit your shovel and probe INSIDE the pack (around 35L)
Small first aid kit for your personal needs and that contains material in case of blisters
Sleeping bag liner (to be used with the provided blankets at the refuges) and small toiletry kit (no showers in the refuge)
Club Alpin ID card, insurance card or information, Alpine Club card (if you have one)
You occasionally ski off-piste and ski tour in the backcountry, you are capable of walking for many hours for outings with around 1000m of gain.
You are in good physical shape. You are able to walk 6 to 8 hours with around 1000m of gain, with a 10kg backpack while also keeping energy for the descents.