WEEKEND VIA FERRATA in the PAYS DES ÉCRINS area from 10 August to 11 August

The guide welcomes you and checks your equipment. We then head to Les Vigneaux, the starting point of our first Via Ferrata. We’ll discover the first part of this historic via, which offers a magnificent view on the Tête d’Aval, large limestone wall overlooking Les Vigneaux. In the afternoon, a new route and a new atmosphere in the Gorges de la Durance from Argentière. Return mid-afternoon.

Night in a gîte.

We go to the Freissinières valley to climb the first section of this historic Via Ferrata. Magnificent rock and breathtaking views over this splendid glacial valley. Careful descent along a "vertigo path" that runs through the cliffs.
In the afternoon, between mountain pastures and larch forests, the Tournoux via ferrata takes us to the entrance of the Ecrins National Park. The route is already more aerial and athletic.

End of our trip in l’Argentière-La Bessée late afternoon.

NB : The programme is intended as a guide only. It could be modified at any time by the mountain guide for safety reasons, weather conditions or regarding the physical and technical level of the participants.

The high mountain guide or climbing instructor will be at your side to ensure your safety and put you at ease.
He or she is there to teach you how to move in this environment, how to use the equipment correctly to enjoy your holiday safely and to the full in this unique atmosphere.

8 participants maximum. Departure is guaranteed from 5 participants. You will be notified at least 48 hours before departure in the event of cancellation. Where possible, an alternative solution will be offered.

NB : For cancellation conditions for privatised trips (made up groups) please refer to our conditions of sale.

Technical equipment (marked with an *) is included in the price.

The head }

• a pair of sunglassesprotection class 2 or 3.
• a hat
• a helmet* .

The body }

• a long-sleeved tee-shirt, a fleece or soft shell jacket.
• A windbreakergore tex type also waterproof.
• A harness*
• A lanyard* with energy absorber and carabiners
• A rucksack of approximately 8 to 10L to carry equipment.

Hands

• A pair of thin gloves and if possible a pair of leather mittens, such as cycling or sailing gloves.

The legs

• A pair of warm climbing trousers.
• Lightweight trousers
• Shorts
• A pair of lightweight mountain shoes.

Miscellaneous

• bring containersthat can provide you with around 2 litres of water, ideally a one-litre bottle plus smaller ones to slip into the bag.
• Small knife
• Camera
• Small pharmacy adapted to your personal needs, also containing elastoplast and double-skin dressings for any blisters.

This list is not exhaustive and should be completed by you.

Via Ferrara climbing as all mountain activities is subject to hazards: falling rocks, falls, etc.
To reduce the hazards that they are exposed to climbers must wear their helmet all the time during the climb and follow the safety instructions given by the instructor.

You must be aware of these risks and accept them when booking.

By state-certified mountain guides or trainees mountain guides (aspirant guides) or a climbing instructor from the Roc Écrins team. They will have a VHF radio connected to the emergency services, a satellite phone or a mobile phone. They will also have a collective first-aid kit.

*A trainee mountain guide is a guide in training who is authorised to work and supervise climbs from their third year of training. They are not beginners, as it takes several years of practice and training to build up a list of routes and have the experience and technical level required to enter the mountain guide training course.

To take part in one of our stays, you must be properly insured for the chosen activity (rescue and repatriation costs) in the event of an incident or accident occurring during the stay. (We strongly recommend that this also includes cancellation cover). It is your responsibility to check the cover provided by your personal insurance policy. If you do not have such an insurance, you can take out the EUROP ASSISTANCE contract when you sign up. The amount of the "ASSISTANCE" insurance covering repatriation, rescue and search costs represents 2.4% of the price of the stay. MULTIRISK" insurance covering assistance, cancellation, loss of luggage and interruption of holiday, represents 5.6% of the price of the holiday.

Full board in a quiet, comfortable gîte in the Vallouise valley. Home-cooked meals will delight your taste buds.
If you wish to arrive the day before, we can reserve an extra night for you. See "Extra prices" in the registration form.

Transport provided by Roc Écrins. If none of our vehicles are available, we may ask you to organise car pooling with other participants.

The Pays des Ecrins region has excellent transport links.

If you’re coming by train,

The SNCF provides direct daily services from Paris, Marseille and Grenoble to L’Argentière-la-Bessée station.
PLEASE NOTE: the Pays des Ecrins station is called "L’Argentière les Ecrins". You must specify the full name of the station when booking, otherwise you may receive a ticket for "l’Argentière" station in Savoie.

• TGV connection, Paris-Turin. Get off at Oulx then take the shuttle to Briançon and l’Argentière.
• TGV connection, Paris-Valence or Paris-Grenoble with bus connections
• Night trains from Paris and the East of France. Information www.sncf.connect.fr
• from Nice, Marseille or Gap, regular bus services (www.autocars-scal.fr - 04 92 51 06 05)

If you are coming by car,

• From the north, take the A48 motorway to Grenoble, then the Col du Lautaret (RN91). Drive through Briançon towards Gap. You enter the Pays des Écrins at Saint-Martin de Queyrières.

• From Italy, take the A43 Maurienne motorway through the Fréjus tunnel, then the Col de Montgenèvre. Drive through Briançon towards Gap.

• From the south, take the A51 motorway to La Saulce, then head for Briançon (RN 94). You enter the Pays des Écrins at La Roche de Rame.

• Supervision by a mountain guide or climbing instructor
• Collective and safety equipment
• Personal gear: helmet, harness, lanyard

To book your trip :

• complete the pre-registration form online
• You will receive a booking contract by email. It sets out the details of your booking as well as the schedule and payment terms.
• On receipt of this contract, the deposit of 30% must be payed within 4 days in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the contract. Your registration can only be confirmed when the deposit has been payed.
• The balance must be paid 45 days before the departure. Please note that any balance not paid within 45 days of departure will be considered as a cancellation of your booking. Financial withholding would therfore be applied in accordance with our terms and conditions of sale.
• For a of a booking made less than 45 days before departure, the total amount of the booking must be paid on receipt of the booking contract in accordance with the terms and conditions set out therein.