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Mountain Climbing in the Ecrins

Discover the immaculate beauty in the heart of the French Alps from the slopes of the Ecrins Massif!

Explore dozens of different mountain peaks throughout the southeastern national park. From simple, single-day ascents to far longer and more challenging ones, there is plenty to climb in the Ecrins. Compare and book a certified guide for your trip on Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our selection of Mountain Climbing trips in Ecrins. The mountains are calling!
 
 
 
 
 

Top mountain climbing trips | Ecrins:

 
Most popular

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Ecrins National Park Mountain Climbing for Beginners

Ecrins National Park Mountain Climbing for Beginners

Join a certified mountain guide on this fun, scenic and informative 3-day mountaineering course, culminating with an ascent of Roche Faurio. Learn all the basics of mountaineering while enjoying the stunning scenery of the Ecrins.

3 days

Beginner

Fit

FromEUR 845
3-day ascent on Barre des Ecrins in the French Alps

3-day ascent on Barre des Ecrins in the French Alps

Join an IFMGA-certified guide on a 3-day climb in the stunning French Alps to the Barre des Ecrins.

3 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 700
Ascents around the Blanc glacier in the Ecrins massif

Ascents around the Blanc glacier in the Ecrins massif

Fabien, IFMGA certified mountain guide, offers many options to climb around the Blanc glacier: Roche Faurio, Pelvoux traverse, Agneaux and more!

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromEUR 120
2-day Barre des Écrins summit via the Glacier Blanc in the Dauphiné Alps (France)

2-day Barre des Écrins summit via the Glacier Blanc in the Dauphiné Alps (France)

Join Jacopo, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this scenic and exciting 2-day mountaineering ascent of Barre des Écrins. Combine rock and ice climbing to conquer the southernmost 4,000+ meter peak in the Alps and enjoy incredible views along the way.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 440
Traverse of the South “Tête du Replat” in Oisans

Traverse of the South “Tête du Replat” in Oisans

Traverse of the South "Tête du Replat" in Oisans. 2-day trip w/ a IFMGA/UIAGM certified mountain guide

2 days

Any

Any

FromEUR 83

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Climbing Aiguille Dibona in Oisans

Climbing Aiguille Dibona in Oisans

Climbing Aiguille Dibona in Oisans. 1-day trip w/ a IFMGA/UIAGM certified mountain guide

2 days

Any

Any

FromEUR 90
Climbing Pic Coolidge in the Ecrins

Climbing Pic Coolidge in the Ecrins

Climbing Pic Coolidge in the Ecrins. 2-day trip w/ a IFMGA/UIAGM certified mountain guide

2 days

Any

Any

 

Climbing the Dôme des Ecrins

Climbing the Dôme des Ecrins

Nicolas, IFMGA certified mountain guide, will take you on this 2-day climb of the Dôme des Ecrins. It's a technically easy climb, and very rewarding!

2 days

Any

Any

FromEUR 230
Dôme de Neige des Écrins (4015 m) ascent in the French Alps

Dôme de Neige des Écrins (4015 m) ascent in the French Alps

Join certified mountain guide Giovanni Stecca on an exciting 2-day Dôme de Neige des Écrins ascent and discover the imposing beauty of this stunning peak in the French Alps!

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 500
La Meije 2-day guided climbing traverse

La Meije 2-day guided climbing traverse

Enjoy a great climbing traverse around La Meije and reach the summit of this beautiful mountain, one of the most emblematic peaks of the Ecrins Massif. Jean, an IFMGA certified guide, takes you on this 2-day trip.

2 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 1000
Ailefroide Orientale 2-day climb in the Ecrins Range

Ailefroide Orientale 2-day climb in the Ecrins Range

Join this 2-day multi-pitch climb and reach the summit of the Aielfroide Orientale, one of the best climbing spots in the Ecrins Massif. IFMGA-certified guide Jean takes you on this great climbing adventure.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 350
2 days, 2 summits in the Dauphine Alps: Barre des Ecrins (4102m), Dome de Neige (4015m)

2 days, 2 summits in the Dauphine Alps: Barre des Ecrins (4102m), Dome de Neige (4015m)

For 2 days, climb to 2 different summits in the Dauphine Alps of France, the Barre des Ecrins and the Dome de Neige, with UIAGM certified guide Philipp.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 849
Climbing La Meije Orientale

Climbing La Meije Orientale

2 days to ascend the Meije Orientale, one of the most iconic peaks in Oisans (Ecrins mountain range), together with Robin, IFMGA mountain guide from the south of France.

2 days

Any

Any

FromEUR 300
Climb Le Râteau in the Écrins via the South Ridge, 2 days

Climb Le Râteau in the Écrins via the South Ridge, 2 days

Join Antoine, an aspirant IFMGA guide, on this 2-day ascent to Le Rateau via the south ridge, in the Écrins massif.

2 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromEUR 550
2-day Aiguille Dibona ascent (3.130 m)

2-day Aiguille Dibona ascent (3.130 m)

Come with Antoine, an Aspirant IFMGA mountain guide, on this 2-day Aiguille Dibona ascent (3.130 m) located in the French Alps!

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 190
Aiguille Dibona 2-day guided climb (private)

Aiguille Dibona 2-day guided climb (private)

Join IFMGA-certified guide Quentin on this 2-day trip and climb the Aiguille Dibona, a spectacular granite needle in the Massif des Écrins.

2 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromEUR 267
La Meije, 3-day ascent via Promontoire

La Meije, 3-day ascent via Promontoire

Join Fede, an IFMGA mountain guide, for an exciting 3-day ascent to the impressive La Meije in the Ecrins, Spanish Pyrenees.

3 days

Advanced

Fit

FromEUR 1700
4-day Ailefroide traverse with Boeufs Rouges ascent

4-day Ailefroide traverse with Boeufs Rouges ascent

Ascend the iconic peak in the French Alps, Ailefroide, on this spectacular 4-day adventure with Fede, an IFMGA mountain guide.

4 days

Advanced

Fit

FromEUR 1800
Ailefroide Orientale and Pelvoux, 4 days in the Ecrins

Ailefroide Orientale and Pelvoux, 4 days in the Ecrins

Join Fede, an IFMGA mountain guide, on this unforgettable 4-day experience to the heights of the Ecrins in the French Alps.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 950
Weekend Mountaineering Course for Women in La Grave

Weekend Mountaineering Course for Women in La Grave

Join Marion, an IFMGA-certified guide, on a 2-day mountaineering women-only course in La Grave. Learn and have fun with your friends!

2 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromEUR 200
Glacier trekking on the Brèche de la Meije in the Écrins from the Refuge du Châtelleret (2 days)

Glacier trekking on the Brèche de la Meije in the Écrins from the Refuge du Châtelleret (2 days)

Join this 2-day glacier trekking trip on the Brèche de la Meije, in the Écrins massif, along IFMGA-certified guide Pierre, staying at the Châtelleret hut.

2 days

Beginner

Fit

FromEUR 287
4 days Climbing in the Ecrins with Aiguille Dibona summit

4 days Climbing in the Ecrins with Aiguille Dibona summit

Join Pierre, an iFMGA-certified mountain guide, on this great programme in the Massif des Ecrin, climbing the emblematic Aiguille Dibona, among other peaks.

4 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 1480
Climbing in the Écrins, 6 days to the Dome de Neige (4015m) summit

Climbing in the Écrins, 6 days to the Dome de Neige (4015m) summit

Climb in the Écrins with AEGM-certified Isra for a 6-day journey to the spectacular summit of Dome de Neige.

6 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 730
Aiguille Dibona 1-day guided climb (private)

Aiguille Dibona 1-day guided climb (private)

Climb one of the most spectacular spires in the world, the Aiguille Dibona, in the Massif des Écrins, along with IFMGA-certified guide Quentin.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 134
 
 

What people are saying about these trips

Alarik Sutter

5.00

September, 2022

Ecrins National Park Mountain Climbing for Beginners

Antoine at Azimut was an excellent guide. I had a great first climb because of him, will go again!

Jonathan

5.00

September, 2014

Climbing Aiguille Dibona in Oisans

Quentin is simply an awesome guide. It was one of my first climbing experiences and Quentin helped me feel safe. He is very professional and knows how to manage groups of people. Despite the changes in our project, Quentin always tried to accomodate the best options for the group. His experience and knowledge of the mountain gave confidence to each group member. The fact that he is both physiotherapist and guide is a great advantage, regarding physical preparation and stretching for example. Thanks Quentin! And see you next year on top of the Mont-Blanc!

 

There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Climbing in Ecrins

Ecrins National Parks boasts some of the best mountain scenery in all of France, and that’s saying quite something. From the top of one of the national park’s various mountain peaks, expect immaculate views of the surrounding valleys and glaciers as well as views out over some of the Alps’ most iconic mountains, including Mont Blanc.

 

Good to know:

Country Code:

+33

Currency:

Euro

Language:

French

Best time to climb:

June to September

How to get there:

Any trip to Ecrins National Park likely begins with a flight into Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB) in Grenoble. From here, the park can be reached in about one hour by car and a bit longer by bus

What’s the weather like?

During the summer, average daily temperatures in the park range from 15 ºC to 20 ºC, with temperatures often below freezing at the top of the mountains. Summer is also fairly dry, but thunderstorms can occur quickly

More info about Mountain Climbing in Ecrins:

Boasting more than 45 mountain peaks, the Ecrins massif is a veritable playground for avid mountain climbers. Aside from La Meije, ascents of many other peaks are also incredibly popular. Among the top destinations are Barre des Écrins (4,102 meters) and Ailefroide (3,954 meters), which are the highest and third highest peaks on the massif, respectively. Both of these mountains offer excellent two day challenges for intermediate moutnaineers, making them perfect for a weekend trip. They also boast incredible scenery as well as the options to climb over rock, glacier and ice, depending on the route. Outside of the summer season, the Ecrins are also a popular destination for climbers wanting to try out winter mountaineering

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