3 days of ski touring deep in the Clarée valley

Raid en Clarée " Un tour dans les
Cerces

Ah, the Clarée! Nestling between the Parc des Écrins and the Maurienne Valley, this area of irresistible high Alpine scenery will blow your mind with its high mountain mineral atmosphere and endless valleys.
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Programme

Skiing in Clarée is guaranteed to be a legendary experience!

For those with previous off-piste ski touring experience.

Day 1
  • Meet at 8.30am at Briançon station
  • Preparation and check of bags, equipment for the refuge and ski equipment as well as first aid equipment (DVA pack),
  • Transfer to the Pont de l'Alpe,
  • climb to the refuge via various routes to be decided together (Col des Béraudes or Col du Chardonnet),
  • snack at the summit with 5* panoramic views,
  • descent and welcome at the refuge,
  • debriefing and preparation for the next day.

Day 2
  • breakfast and pick-up of picnics from the refuge,
  • tour of the Aiguille Noire, Roche Château or Rocher de la Grande Tempête... There's no shortage of summits and valleys to choose from.
  • We'll make the decision together based on the snow/weather conditions, your level of fitness and your wishes,
  • debriefing and preparation for the next day.

Day 3
  • breakfast, collection of picnics and tidying up the dormitories,
  • return to the Pont de l'Alpe via the Col des Rochilles and the Col de la Ponsonnière,
  • return of equipment and debriefing of the trip,
  • return to the meeting point on day 1 and end of the adventure.
  • Map: IGN Top 25 3535OT - NÉVACHE MONT THABOR

The itinerary for this trip is given as an indication only. The guide reserves the right to modify it according to snow and safety conditions and the level of each participant.


DATES :
  • 4/5/6 February
  • 23/24/25 February
  • 26/27/28 February
  • 02/03/04 March
  • 05/06/07 March
  • 14/15/16 March

Price :
330 €/pers including: supervision by a professional, group equipment, minibustransport , loan of safety pack (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) and rucksack (if required).

Costs at your own expense :
full board from day 1 evening to day 3 lunchtime, individual drinks
A memorable stay
  • 3 days of adventure with nights at altitude
  • Grand ski itineraries!
  • Technical advice
  • Activity with a low carbon footprint!
EQUIPMENT ?
Equipment provided (if you don't have your own)
  • Safety kit (shovel, avalanche transceiver, probe)
  • Rucksack (if required)

Equipment not provided :
- touring skis with insert bindings,
- A pair of sealskins in good condition (glue and hair),
- A pair of snow knives to fit your ski bindings,
- A pair of detachable ski touring boots,
- a pair of poles with large washers (~ 8cm diameter),
- At least 1.5 litres of water per person,
- high factor sun cream (30 to 50),
- first-aid kit with second-skin-type blister dressings,
- ski trousers suitable for strenuous exercise (breathable with vents),
- Gore Tex jacket,
- micro down jacket or fleece,
- 1st technical layer (no cotton!!),
- a pair of thin gloves + a pair of warm gloves or mittens,
- sunglasses and/or ski mask,
- a thin hat or headband or even a cap and a warm hat,
- possibly a ski helmet. It's up to you - some people can handle it, others can't!
- Your picnic,
- Groceries (dried fruit, fruit jellies, etc.).

It is possible to hire ski equipment on site. Please contact us after you have registered at
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OUR ADVICE :)
Despite the cold of winter or the mildness of spring, during this adventure where we are going to go from very cold to very hot and from very hot to very cold fairly quickly, it is important to be able to modulate the temperature.
from very cold to very hot and from very hot to very cold quite quickly, it's important to be able to modulate your layers.
layers. The weather can also change (for the better or worse) just as quickly, so don't take the above list lightly.
so don't take the above list lightly, you could suffer unpleasant or even dangerous consequences.
Clothes that are too warm will make you sweat, and if this moisture isn't evacuated as much as possible, you won't be able to keep warm.
you won't be able to keep warm even with a huge down jacket.
The 3-layer system works very well, and we recommend it. Personally, we often
often have a 4th layer just in case (sleeveless down jacket, for example).
INSURANCE ?
All participants in a SKI & MONTAGNE EXPÉRIENCES holiday must be covered by an individual civil liability
liability insurance.
Similarly, it is imperative that you are covered (rescue and repatriation costs) in the event of an incident or accident during your stay.
during your stay. It is your responsibility to check the cover offered by
your personal insurance policy.
A magnificent itinerary
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JD
John Doe
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