Fixed Date Trips - Auberge Half Board
8 Day Holidays 798€ per person
Dates - for individuals looking to join a group
11 - 18 February 2012 - LAST PLACES AVAILABLE
12 - 19 January 2013 - PLACES AVAILABLE
5 Day Holidays 579€ per person
Dates - for individuals looking to join a group
29 Dec 2012 - 2 Jan 2013- PLACES AVAILABLE
Other Dates: - Dec to April - for groups of 6 or more booking together.
Be the first to make tracks in fresh virgin snow as you explore the pristine winter wildernesses of the Southern French Alps. Get away from the crowds and admire the mountains in all their winter glory.
Ideal for individuals, couples or or small groups who want to join a group. Minimum group size is 6 and maximum is 8.
Prices Include:
• 4 nights (for long weekend breaks) or
7 nights half board accommodation (evening meal and breakfast) in a fantastic
Auberge
• Guided snowshoeing - either 2 half days and 1 full day (for long weekend) or 3 half days and 2 full days with qualified professionals - accompagnateur en montagne or UIAGM high mountain guide.
• Snowshoes and poles
• Maps and advice for walks and things to do in your free time
• A local products visit to see behind the scenes of a small company who make beauty and health products from local trees and plant including silver birch and sea buckthorn berries. (optional)
• Return transfers from Gap train station. Please see our
how to get here page for more info on getting to Gap or contact us.
• Transport to and from the snowshoe walks.
During the trip you will discover one of the most dramatic and beautiful national parks in the Alps - the Ecrins National Park, you will see chamois, ibex, maybe a wild boar and plenty of birds. There are even wolves in the proximity. Snowshoe through forests, over frozen lakes, across open snow meadows, up to a summit, over a col or along the valley floor with the snowy mountains, ice gullies and cliffs dramatically towering over you.
Have a look at our example
5 day itinerary and
8 day itinerary for more details on the snowshoe walks.
For people who are interested we will also arrange a trip to see behind the scenes of a local company who produce health and beauty products from silver birch, sea buck thorn and other natural resources found locally.
All the guides we use are qualified accompagnateurs en montagne or UIAGM high mountain guides (depending on level of route) and will make your safety and enjoyment their top priority.
For your free day, you can either rest in the Auberge and enjoy the views or go for a self guided snowshoe walk in the Champoleon valley. Or, visit the market in the nearby resort of Orcieres, go for a swim and pampering session in the spa, a self guided snowshoe walk on the high altitude plateau of Rocherousse....
....or, if you would like to explore the winter wilderness alternatively... why not try;
ice diving,
giant tyrolean zip wire,
ice climbing,
husky dog sledging or
cross country skiing.
Please note any extra activities, entrance to pool etc would carry a supplement but transport up to the resort of Orcieres where most of the activities are based is free of charge.
No previous snowshoeing experience is needed. Suitable for people of average fitness - regular dog walkers, gym goers or hill walkers wanting an active break in the winter wilderness!
For ideas on what to bring with you, please have a look at our
snowshoeing kit list
All prices are based on two people sharing a room. There is a choice of double, or twin rooms. Single person supplement is 10€ per person per night.
Please note the 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. Please note that bank rates are always lower than the actual rate.
Accommodation
The
Auberge is a fantastic little place situated in the wild and remote alpine valley of Champoleon. It was completely restored by the commune in 2008 in a modern funky style but still manages to retain some of it's old mountain heritage! It is now managed by a great team of passionate outdoories, headed up by Stephanie and Laurent.
The food is excellent and there is a bar, internet access, library and children's play area and some of the most beautiful views in the area!
The rooms are quite basic but clean and comfortable and come in various sizes from double or twin rooms to large family rooms - all with en-suite bathrooms with either shower or bath.
Please note the Auberge is remote, so please bring supplies with you as there are no shops within walking distance.
Getting Here
We will collect you and drop you off at Gap train station and look after all your transport needs once you are here. Gap is on the SNCF train service which has links from Paris (overnight sleeper), Valence, Grenoble or Marseille. For more information on how to get to Gap, please have a look at our
How to Get Here page
To book or for more information please send us an enquiry form and we'll get back to you.
