HOLIDAY OFFERS - Mountaineering and Alpinism Trips - Alpinism Southern French Alps

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Summits of the Southern French Alps - Introductory Mountaineering

Fixed Dates:

25 June - 2 July 2011 PLACES AVAILABLE- ideal for individuals looking to join a group (minimum group size of 4).

Other Dates: Any week between June and September for groups of two or more booking together.

Price: From 1169€ per person Please have a look at the prices detail below

Get away from the crowds and soak up the charm and ambiance of the high mountain environment in and around the dramatic Ecrins National Park, with the added bonus of the best sun record in the Alps.

If you are a passionate walker or climber and love the mountains, you will find it difficult to resist the lure of the big Alpine peaks and will love this week!

Please have a look at the Summits of the Southern Alps itinerary for more detail.

This is a progressive week of mountaineering and alpinism taking in three spectacular peaks of the Southern French Alps including L'Obiou 2789m (Grade: facile / easy), Les Rouies 3589m (Grade: facile / easy) and either the Sirac 3444m (Grade: peu difficile / bit more difficult) or L'Olan 3564m (Grade: peu difficile / bit more difficult).

For more information about the grades please have a look at our mountaineering and alpinism page.

No previous experience of mountaineering or alpinism is necessary but a good level of walking fitness and some scrambling or climbing experience is required.

Two of the summits involve glacier crossings and scrambling / climbing in high mountain conditions.

A real taste of classic mountaineering and alpinism off the beaten track!

Although this isn't a 'course' as such, our guides are not just there to lead the way and look after your safety. They are enthusiastic and passionate ambassadors of the mountains and are valuable sources of information about technique, mountain safety, the mountain flora and fauna, geology, mountaineering history ....

So, naturally over the course of the week you will pick up and learn what you want to.

All Prices Include:

• 5 nights half board accommodation in a choice of either the Val Des Sources hotel or cheaper refuge accommodation in the valley (breakfast and dinner).

• 2 nights half board accommodation in high mountain refuges (breakfast and dinner).

• Picnics or hot lunches for scheduled activity days. When you are in the refuges you will get a hot lunch when you return from your summit rather than a picnic, but it is a good idea to have a few energy bars for these days as it is a long time from breakfast at 4 am to lunch time!

• 5 days guided mountaineering (guide ratio between 1:2 and 1:6 depending on summit)

• All technical equipment (harnesses, helmets, ice axes and crampons)

• Transport to and from scheduled activities

Getting Here

Once you are here all your transport needs are catered for. We don't include transfers from a local airport or train station in the price as there are so many ways to get here it seemed fairer and simpler to arrange this individually.

The closest you can get via public transport is Gap train station (which has good rail links from Marseille and Aix-en-Provence if you fly or train it there). A taxi from Gap is about 70€. However, it is also quite usual for people to hitch and generally lifts are easy to come by (We are often passing by and tend to pick up lost looking outdoory types - especially if they are our clients!). Obviously you do this at your own risk.

For more detailed information on how to get here, please have a look at our How to Get Here page.

We can organise a hire car for you from any airport or train station.

We can also help with information and advice about airport parking or airport hotels

When you arrive at your accommodation we will meet you to explain the week, give you all your equipment and answer any questions you have.

Prices Detail

Prices are based on the Summits of the Southern French Alps holiday in either Les Val Des Sources, a great little hotel situated in the heart of the Valgaudemar valley with swimming pool, steam room and food to die for!

OR

Le Casset - a cute little refuge situated in the valley of Valgaudemar. This a classic alpine style refuge with dormitory style accommodation. They do have smaller dormitories for two - three people available. The refuge has a great garden with spectacular views and a friendly fun atmosphere. And the food is excellent.

Please note that all prices are in euros. If you would like to find out how much the euro price is in your currency, please use this currency converter. for up to date rates.

We can accept both pounds sterling and euro payments.

Prices are per person and are based on two people sharing a room in Les Val des Sources or dormitory style accommodation in Le casset. Please note that everyone will be in dormitory style accommodation for the two nights in high mountain refuges.

If you are an individual booking on to the fixed dates holiday on the 26 June to 3 July 2010 the price is the 4 person price and the holiday is subject to a minimum group size of 4. If for any reason you book and there aren't enough people to fill the trip, you will be offered the choice of canceling your holiday with a full refund or paying a surcharge equivalent to your group size.

No of People	Val Des Sources Hotel	Le Casset Refuge
2 - 3	€1844	€1548
4 or more or individual booking on fixed dates trip	€1463	€1169

Example itinerary

Get away from the crowds and explore the peaks of the Southern French Alps without having to share them with 200 other budding mountaineers!

This is a progressive itinerary taking in three stunning summits: L'Obiou 2789m, a dramatic walking summit with some exposed and technical sections, Les Rouies 3589m, a beautiful glacier crossing and short scramble, and either the Sirac 3444m, a glacier crossing and climbing / scrambling or L'Olan 3564m, a glacier crossing with climbing / scrambling.