Topo of the north face of Gramusat
January 29, 2021 23:18
Gully course in the Ecrins 3 days
The gullies are formations of ice, snow, forming at the beginning of the season, and giving rise to corridors to be climbed in ice climbing technique. In the very heart of the Ecrins massif, come and discover the remote areas leading to an exceptional view of the Alpine chain.
Duration
3 Days
Months
January, February, March, April, November, December
1,050€ /personne for 2 people
1,950€
/personne
for 1 person
Difficulties
mountaineering level 3: advanced
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Be in good physical shape
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Carry a 6 to 8 kg backpack
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Autonomous knowledge and practice of mountaineering techniques and equipment
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Technical level required: Quite Difficult (AD) in mountaineering and 5 in climbing
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Walk between 6 and 12 hours
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet at 8am at the kiosk car park in l'Argentière la Bessée, to check your bag, equipment, and shoe hire if necessary, with the guide.
Next, we will leave in the direction of the first ascent to get on our feet.
Return in the evening to the gîte La pierre d'Oran.
day 2
Climbing times and places, depending on the conditions of the moment. To be defined with your guide the day before.
Return to the same gîte in the evening.
day 3
Climbing times and places, depending on the conditions of the moment. To be defined with your guide the day before.
Separation of the group at the end of the day
Included
- A fully qualified and experienced IFMGA guide for the duration of your trip
- Overnight accommodation described in the program
- Breakfasts, picnics and dinners included in the program
- The ticket(s) for the lifts/cable cars
- Mountain rescue radio
- Mandatory individual mountaineering safety equipment: harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe
- Collective equipment necessary for progression and safety
- Free membership to the association for the organization of stays
Not included
- Personal expenses: additional drinks, energy bars, souvenirs, tips, etc.
- Personal insurance covering the activity
- Cancellation insurance (4%), repatriation assistance / search costs - rescue (1.5%)
- All that is not included in "the price includes".
- Transportation to the meeting point and from the point of separation
- Accommodation the night before, optional (room and breakfast)
All Ecrins Prestige guides have gained the highest guiding qualification from the IFMGA and are certified to guide anywhere in the world
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