Mount Pelvoux crossing (Écrins, Hautes-Alpes)

Duration : 2 days

France, Southern Alps

Level : intermediate

from 170 € / p. from 1 to 2 persons

Description

Gaston Rébuffat was saying: "You only become a climber once you have crossed the Pelvoux".

This outing taking place on one of the highest peak of the Écrins massif doesn't have big difficulties but is complete: snow corridor at 40/45°, de-escalation, abseils...

The descent of the glacier des Violettes is sublime and unforgettable.

A good physical form is necessary to appreciate this beautiful and great outing.

More information about the Pelvoux crossing on Camptocamp.org website.

Program

D1: Climb to the Pelvoux hut.
Departure from Ailefroide village and climbing to the Pelvoux refuge to spend the night.
Positive elevation: 1200m.

D2: Mount Pelvoux ascent (3946m).
We climb the Coolidge corridor and then descent through the Violettes glacier. Back to Ailefroide.
Positive elevation: 1250m, negative: 2450m.

The price includes

Supervision by the mountain guide.
Collective equipment.

The price does not include

Transport.
Half board for you and for the guide.
Drinks.
The rental of individual equipment.
Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Accommodation

Pelvoux hut.

Next departures :

No scheduled departure, but you can contact me to book your dates.