La Meije, French Alps, 4 Day Guided Ski Tour
Experience 4 days of amazing ski touring through the Ecrins massif in the French Alps, culminating with an ascent of the great La Meije peak with IFMGA certified guide, Roger.
Alps
4 Days
Mar, Apr
High
Intermediate
Description
Throughout the French Alps there is an abundance of great peaks and massifs, including the Ecrins massif. This impressive massif consists of more than 100 different peaks. One such peak is the stunning La Meije (3,984m). And for 4 days, we will ski tour around the Ecrins massif, where you will get to enjoy many amazing descents. And we will also make our way to the summit of La Meije, before skiing back down.
Beginning in La Grave, we will make our way up by cable car to the alpine areas of the Ecrins massif. Up in the peaks, you will get to enjoy some truly breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps. You will also get to enjoy several thrilling descents, some as much as 2,000 metres long!
There is a long list of highlights you will get to see during this 4 day adventure. Some examples include the following.
- Laume Dock (3,568m)
- Selle Glacier
- Breche du Rateau (3,335m)
- Valley des Etancons
- Serret du Savon
- Meije Glacier
- l’Homme Glacier
- Tabuchet Glacier
We will also be staying in 3 different refuges during this trip. Each one is high up in the mountains. Hence giving you the full alpine experience both day and night. They are also very warm and comfortable. So you will get all the rest you need for the next day’s skiing!
Exploring, scaling and descending a mountain like La Meije is an unforgettable experience. And I would be more than happy to guide you through it. So send me a request, come to La Grave, and let the 4 day adventure begin.
Would you like to ski tour around another great mountain in the Alps? Then join me on this week long expedition around the gorgeous Monte Rosa.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- The price does not include the ticket for the cable car at La Grave, which is 37 Euros per person, halfboard accommodation in the 3 shelters, which will cost 140 Euros per person, transportation and accommodation in La Grave, and any extra drinks or other personal expenses.
Itinerary
Day 1: La Grave
After meeting in La Grave, we will take a cable car to the highest point of the station. After that, we will skin to the Laume Dock (3,568m). Afterwards, we will enjoy a descent to the La Selle shelter (2,673m), where we will spend the night.
Day 2: Valley des Etancons
Today we will trek up the Selle Glacier to the Breche du Rateau (3,335m), and enjoy a great descent along the couloirs to the Valley des Etancons and then go to the Promontoire refuge (3,082m), where we will spend the night.
Day 3: Meije Breccia (3,357m)
Today we will climb tot he Meije Breccia and then descend to the Meije Glacier to the l’Aigle refuge (3,450m), where we will spend the night.
Day 4: La Meije (3,984m)
On the final day of the trip, we will make our way to the summit of La Meije. Afterwards, we will descend either by the l’Homme Glacier or by the Tabuchet Glacier.
Details
More info
Participants should bring the following items with them: Backpack (25 - 30L), mountain ski equipment, safety equipment (skis, boots, skin, blades, canes), crampons, ice axe, helmet, technical clothing for ski mountaineering including t-shirt with thermal/synthetic tights, ski mountaineering pants, waterproof pants, waterproof jacket, buff for the neck, thin gloves, thick gloves, hat, cap, sunglasses, first aid kit, personal toiletries, sun cream, lip protection, photo camera. The shelters provide slippers, so you do not have to bring extra shoes. Sleeping bags are also not necessary to bring.
Meeting point
About the guide
Roger
5.0
(38)
Mountain Guide
I love what I do and love to transmit my passion while guiding.
After touring the world fulfilling my dreams, I have put together all the knowledge gained and a strong background as a mountain guide to become one of the most versatile, dedicated and professional guides in the Pyrenees.
My resume has technical training in mountain medicine, snow studies, search and rescue complete training, meteorology and botany.
I spend the winters enjoying the unique snow conditions in the Aran Valley, as a ski touring and freeride Guide, and summers climbing the countless areas of excellent rock, either granite, limestone or conglomerate in the Pyrenees. I also spend a lot of time in Iceland during the summer guiding my friends and clients across these incredible landscapes.
While traveling the world, I make every effort to show the beauty of the landscapes, the quality of the rock and the best snow in the Pyrenees to everyone who wants to check them out.
Please get in touch with me if you want to discover the Pyrenees!
Languages
Italian | English
Certificates
UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about this trip
Gabriel
Roger was my instructor for a glacier guiding course in Iceland - he went above and beyond to share his incredible knowledge/experience. I would recommend him as an instructor!
Cath
Roger has guided our groups on the Snoworks Backcountry skiing trip to Baqueira that I've joined in 2019 and 2020, and I can vouch for his excellent and very safety conscious approach to route choice and group management. His expert knowledge of the area meant we were able to ski untracked powder almost every day. His friendly and very positive personality has also made our days out with him great fun.
Iain
Makes every trip into the mountains a real adventure.
Teresa
Roger is a fantastic person and a super guide. We spent one week with him on Monte Rosa where he safely guided us on glaciers and we learned a lot about high altitude mountaineering. He knows his stuff on the mountain, on glaciers and on climbing. Always positive and a great attitude. Thanks for a great experience, Roger!
Irina
5 Star guide with a lot of experience in the mountains, extremely professional. He made me feel safe and in the same time he challenged me.
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