Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Gap
Gap- Start point
- 05000, Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France (We will collect you in Gap train station)
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at farmhouse accommodation)
Optional Activities
- Explore Gap town (if arriving before 17:00)
Landmarks Gap - Day 2
La Coche Plateau
La Coche Plateau- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at farmhouse accommodation), Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Dinner at farmhouse accommodation)
Included Activities
- Full day guided snowshoeing in Champoleón Valley
- Ascent to La Coche plateau
- Panoramic viewing of Champsaur and Champoleón valleys
- Winter mountain safety briefing
Landmarks Champoleón Valley La Coche Plateau Champsaur Valley - Day 3
Vieux Chaillol
Vieux Chaillol- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at farmhouse accommodation), Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Dinner at farmhouse accommodation)
Included Activities
- Full day guided snowshoeing through larch forest
- Forest tracks and trails with Champsaur Valley views
- Option to ascend to Vieux Chaillol summit or La Cuchon summit
- Flexible route based on fitness preferences
Landmarks Saint Léger Les Mélézés Vieux Chaillol La Cuchon Champsaur Valley - Day 4
La Palastre Summit
La Palastre Summit- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at farmhouse accommodation), Lunch (Picnic lunch at the col), Dinner (Dinner at farmhouse accommodation)
Included Activities
- Full day guided snowshoeing to La Palastre summit (2,278m)
- Ascent through snowfields and rocky outcrops gaining 720 meters
- Viewing of ice falls, forests, and panoramic mountain views
- Animal track spotting and photography opportunities
- Picnic lunch at the col
- Downhill descent with snowshoe play
Landmarks La Palastre Champsaur Valley - Day 5
Rest Day with Optional Activities
Rest Day with Optional Activities- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at farmhouse accommodation), Dinner (Dinner at farmhouse accommodation)
Included Activities
- Access to pool and jacuzzi complex at accommodation
Optional Activities
- Ice climbing
- Husky dog sledding
- Cross-country skiing
- Self-guided snowshoe walks
- Other locally arranged activities
- Day 6
Ecrins National Park - Saut du Laire
Ecrins National Park - Saut du Laire- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at farmhouse accommodation), Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner (Dinner at farmhouse accommodation)
Included Activities
- Full day guided snowshoeing from Prapic village
- Tour of traditional alpine farming village architecture
- Snowshoeing into Ecrins National Park
- U-shaped valley exploration with flexible routing options
- Visit to Saut du Laire frozen waterfall with folk tale
- Visit to quaint chapel in winter landscape
- Optional sunset snowshoeing experience with stargazing
Landmarks Prapic Ecrins National Park Saut du Laire - Day 7
La Piolit Summit
La Piolit Summit- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at farmhouse accommodation), Lunch (Picnic lunch at summit), Dinner (Dinner at farmhouse accommodation)
Included Activities
- Full day guided snowshoeing to La Piolit summit (2,484m)
- Ascent through Rouanne Valley and mixed forests
- Views of Le Lauterat cliff face
- Open snowfield trekking with panoramic views
- Picnic at col de la Pourachrere (2,173m)
- Optional summit push with views of Lac du Serre-Ponçon
- Downhill descent with snowshoe play
Landmarks La Piolit Rouanne Valley Le Lauterat Col de la Pourachrere Lac du Serre-Ponçon Gapencais Valley Champsaur Valley - Day 8
Gap
Gap- End point
- 05000, Gap, Hautes-Alpes, France (We will drive you back to Gap train station)
Optional Activities
- Visit Gap Saturday morning market (if departing later)
Landmarks Gap Saturday Market
