The Pelvoux crossing in the Écrins Massif (Hautes-Alpes)
Duration : 2 days
France, Southern Alps
Level : intermediate
from 340 € / p. from 1 to 2 persons
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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.
Program
D1: from Ailefroide, climb to the refuge of Pelvoux to spend the night (positive elevation: 1200m).
D2: Mount Pelvoux (3946m) climb through the Coolidge corridor and descent through the glacier des Violettes. Back to Ailefroide. Positive elevation: 1250m, negative:2450m.
The price includes
- Supervision by the mountain guide
- Collective equipment
The price does not include
- Transportation
- Half board for you and for the guide
- Drinks
- The rental of individual equipment
- Generally, anything not mentioned in "The price includes"