SKI TOURING RAID : ECRIN SUMMITS in 6 days

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1 SKI TOURING RAID : ECRIN SUMMITS in 6 days Raid of 6 days through the Ecrins massif with ascent of 4 beautiful peaks of the massif: la Grande Ruine, le Pic de Neige Cordier, la pointe de Roche Faurio and les Agneaux. The landscapes are grandiose and wild, the people very welcoming.

2 OUTLINE The day before Rendez-vous avec le guide à 18h30 au bureau des guides. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Departure from Villard d'arène (Pont d'arsine : 1670 m) a short walk up leads us to the refuge l'alpe de Villard d'arene (2077 m). D+ : 400 m Departure from the hut to go up to Plan de l'alpe and then further to the refuge Adèle Planchard (3170 m). D+ : 1000 m Climb up to Grande Ruine (3765 m) by the normal itinerary the last 100 meters we take of the skis and put on our crampons. Great view on the Ecrin massif and its summits. A magnificent descent awaits, down to Plan de L'Alpe (1990 m). A short walk up leads us to the refuge l'alpe de Villard d'arene (2077 m). D+ : 600 m, D- : 1770 m, D+ : 80 m. We go towards col d Arsine, and take a turn to go to Pic Neige Cordier, and further up to the Plate des Agneaux breach. We climb the breach corridor, 200m with crampons. We follow the north ridge further on to reach Pic de Neige Cordier (3614 m). To the summit and back again on crampons. Over the Emile Pic pass and down the south corridor (possibility to abseil the beginning). Traverse to the west to the Ecrins refuge (3175 m). D+ : 1550 m, D- : 450 m We go up the white glacier and then to Roche Faurio (3730 m). The view on the Ecrins line is impressive. Down to the Glacier Blanc hut (2542 m). D+ : 700 m, D - : 1200 m Ascent of the Calotte des Agneaux (3634 m) by the S. Glacier. We end with crampons on for 200m. Incredible descent on the Casset glacier, a short climb allows us to go the the Réo d Arsine glacier. We gain the Arsine pass, the refuge de l'alpe de Villard d'arène and then Pont d'arsine. D+ : 1100 m, D - : 2000 m 2019 DATES The guides could be led to change the program depending on the weather conditions, the mountains and the level of the participants. From March to the beginning of May depending on the snow conditions. PARTICIPANTS AND SUPERVISION Max. 4 people per guide. Guaranteed departure in group sessions from 4 subscriptions. You ll be supervised by a mountain guide. TECHNICAL AND PHYSICAL LEVEL For good skiers in good physical shape. Passes and summits with technical difficulties. You need to have some experience in skitouring. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the required level. You will progress on an unmarked high-altitude mountain route, you will then have to know the dangers linked to that activity (cracks, seracfalls, rockfalls, avalanches, very low temperatures).

3 2019 RATES Price of the group option: 995 / person (guaranteed departure from 4 subscriptions) Price of the private option: 2 participants : 1585 / person 3 participants : 1180 / person The price includes: The price does not include: Supervision by a mountain guide half-board in the huts Water during the meals picknicks lift passes drinks, cereal bars and other personal expenses your personal insurance transportation to the starting point your equipment everything that isn t mentioned in «the price includes» REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT Thanks to the registration form dated and signed and with the 30% deposit, plus the optional insurance coverage amounts. The balance will be paid 30 days before the departure date. Having repatriation help service coverage is compulsory to attend our trips. If you do not have one, we can offer you one.

4 RENDEZ-VOUS Le rendez-vous a lieu la veille du départ à 18h30 au bureau des Guides, vous pouvez réserver une nuit sur place par notre intermédiaire. Si vous ne pouvez être présent le rendez-vous peut se faire par téléphone. A Saint-Gervais : Le bureau des Guides qui se trouve dans l office du tourisme de Saint Gervais au centre du village. Aux Contamines : Le bureau des Guides qui se trouve dans le centreville, à côté de l office du tourisme, dans les locaux de l ESF. Pour vous rendre à Saint Gervais ou aux Contamines: Par l autoroute A 40, sortie 21. Depuis la sortie 21 : 6km pour Saint-Gervais, 18km pour les Contamines Gare Sncf de Saint-Gervais / Le Fayet. 4 km du centre de Saint-Gervais, 13km des Contamines. Des transports en taxi ou en bus sont possibles (à réserver en avance). Aéroport de Genève (1h), Annecy-Methey (1h), Lyon Saint-Exupéry (2h). Des navettes et des services taxi sont possibles depuis l aéroport (réservation à l avance pour les navettes)

5 LISTE DU MATERIEL Hat or balaclava + polar fleece headscarf or cap for the sun Glacier glasses and ski goggles Modern fibre underwear top and bottom (leggings) Fleece jacket and waterproof jacket + waterproof trousers (Gore-Tex like) Warm and waterproof skiing gloves + extra cover mittens on top of them Backpack with ski-carrying feature (± 45 litres) Light headlight Sleeping bag liner (blankets are available in the hut) Plastic bags to protect your belongings Insulated drinking bottle Small personal first-aid kit (aspirin, second skins, bandages, sunscreen, lip protection, earbuds, personal medication, toiletpaper Ski touring skis (in good shape) with crampons (knives) Tourski boots. It s important to protect friction areas with Compeed and bandages from the first day on. Tourski skins for your ski s (rounded cut at about 5cm from the tail) Two telescopic poles with washers Harness with locking carabiner Crampons Avalanche beacon, probes and shovel Passport, insurance papers You can rent the technical equipment at : and for Saint Gervais, for Contamines.