Day 4 - Summit of La Palastre
Full day snowshoe with picnic on the col (6 - 7 hrs)
This is a beautiful and very rewarding day out up to the summit of La Palastre at 2278m.
It is a gradual ascent through open snow fields and rocky outcrops with beautiful views over the Champsaur valley - about 720m of ascent in total.
You will see ice falls, woods, interesting rock formations and magnificent views so plenty of opportunities to stop and admire the scenery, look out for animal tracks and take photos.
After reaching the col for a well deserved picnic lunch in the sun, you head up to the summit for that real top of the world feeling!
Then it is all down hill and on snow shoes you can slide, run, jump and generally have lots of fun getting down the mountain - the snow is very forgiving!
A really good day out in the mountains!!
