This is the second largest national park in the nation and brimming with spectacular scenery and lovely sites like the town of Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans. It also offers great mountain climbing routes for all levels.
Country code
+33
Currency
Euro
Language
French
Best time to visit
June through September
How to get there
Fly to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB) in Grenoble. Then, travel in car or bus to Gap
Weather
During the summer, average daily temperatures in this area 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
Écrins National Park is home to many large peaks. Take on the highest peak, the Barre des Ecrins (4102 meters), traversing the largest glacier in the area while you’re at it. Dôme de Neige des Écrins (4,015 meters) is the second-largest peak and technically a straightforward climb (physically is another story). From the summits of these two large peaks, you’ll get amazing views of the rest of the mountains. Another great climb is the interesting spear-shaped Aiguille Dibona (3,130 meters) which is a more technical climb
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