Snowshoeing weekend at 3,000 meters in the Queyras

Description

Let yourself be tempted by this long weekend in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes to discover the snowy alpine pastures of the Queyras massif. On the program: two nights in a friendly hut, a summit at more than 3,000 meters above sea level and snowy immensity just for you!

In addition to the grandiose landscape this weekend will be the opportunity to discover the natural heritage through animals and their tracks (chamois, hare, ptarmigan and maybe wolf (well present in the region!), flora of which a part is still very present in winter as well as the cultural heritage with a small visit of the beautiful village of Saint-Véran to end the stay.

I also propose, throughout the winter and at the beginning of spring, other snowy escapades, such as this snowshoeing weekend in the Hautes-Alpes, a snowshoeing stay in the Upper Ubaye and a snowshoeing stay in the Queyras.

Program

Day 1: Meeting of the group, presentation of the weekend and of the equipment.
Meet at Mont-Dauphin-Guillestre train station.
Transfer to Saint-Véran (the highest village in Europe!) and climb to the refuge of Blanche by an easy route to warm up. Introduction to the use of safety equipment and night at the friendly refuge of Blanche nestled at 2,500 meters of altitude in the heart of a vast circus.
Elevation gain and loss: 500 meters.

Day 2: Climb to Caramantran peak at 3,024 meters high on the border ridge with Italy.
Beautiful view of Queyras, Italian Piedmont and Mount Viso (3842m). Great tour in the circus of the Blanche and discovery of the playful side of snowshoes in a grandiose landscape.
Back to the refuge for a hot snack.
Night at the refuge.
Elevation gain and loss: 500 meters.

Day 3: Descent to Saint-Véran by an old irrigation canal.
Possible passage, according to the weather, at the Col du Longet. Superb view of the circus and surrounding peaks. Visit of Saint-Véran village then return to Mont-Dauphin-Guillestre train station in the late afternoon (5.30pm) to have enough time to take dinner before the night train.
Elevation gain: 200 meters, elevation loss: 700 meters.

The price includes

• Supervision by the mountain leader.
• Lodging and reservation in refuges, with full board accomodation (picnic for lunch).
• Bearing of meals and overnight stays of the mountain leader.
• Equipment: snowshoes and hiking poles, avalanche beacon, probe, showel.

The price does not include

• Return transport to Mont-Dauphin-Guillestre train station, 30 minutes drive from Briançon and one hour from Gap.
• Snacks.
• Personal expenses: drinks, aperitif, etc.
• Liability, repatriation and cancellation insurance.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Accommodation

• At the "refuge de la Blanche" who welcomes you in a spacious common room where large windows allow you to contemplate the sunset with a drink.
• Hot shower and dormitories for 4 to 8 people, hearty homemade food!

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