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.

Private

Alps

3 Days

Jun - Sep

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Climb the spectacular Barre des Ecrins, one of the giants of the Alps.

* Lying in a national park, the region is home to other famous mountain peaks.

* First climbed in 1864, feel the exhilaration of climbing Barre des Ecrins.

Description

Rising out along the Massif des Ecrins in the French Alps is the Barre des Ecrins, which soars to 4,102 meters. It is the highest peak on the massif, as well as the highest peak in the Dauphine Alps.

The Barre des Ecrins is the most southern 4,000m peak in the Alps. The mountain lies within a national park, which is home to a number of other famous peaks, such as La Meije or Le Pelvoux.

The faces of the mountain are vastly diverse. Its northern slopes contain a large glacier with several routes. Snow and ice accompany them the whole way. Its southern face hosts a serious 1,500m rock route.

The Ecrins were discovered in the 19th century and were recorded as the highest point in France at the time. That was because Savoy was then part of the Kingdom of Sardinia.

The first ascent of the Barre des Ecrins was in 1864 by Englishmen, aided by 2 guides.

Due to the level of difficulty involved in this 3-day ascent, potential participants are required to have good physical fitness as well as technical abilities.

Get in touch now to reserve your place on a 3-day ascent on the Barre des Ecrins in the beautiful French Alps.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

About the guide

E-S Adventure Guides

4.80

(256)

Mountain Guide

Gauthier and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides & leaders and rock climbing instructors (Anabelle, Andrea, Andrej, Claire, Christophe, Daniel, Elis, Enrico, Etienne, François, Guillaume, Ivan, Jessy, Julia, Mathis, Mitja, Olivier, and Robin) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Europe.

Whether you wish to climb some of the best mountains in the Alps or go on an exciting bouldering adventure in Fontainbleau, among other amazing options, they will be able to show you the top spots and the ropes to ensure you have an unforgettable and safe adventure.

Gauthier will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will be able to help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.

Pick one of the programs featured for E-S Adventure Guides and start planning an awe-inspiring experience in the mountains!

Languages

| Italian | French | English

Certificates

UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides

Sofie

5.00

Very nice trip. The via ferrate was not very difficult. We could finish it in about 1hour and a half. The remaining time we did another (small, slightly more difficult) via ferrata and some climbing. Great guide.

Irena

5.00

Pont-à-Lesse via ferrata is gorgeous, and Willy is the best guide one can wish for: very knowledgeable and calm. This was my very first ferrata, and Willy helped me feel and be safe. Many thanks!

Lauren

5.00

Such a great way to experience climbing in another country/area! Ivan was my climbing guide and he was super knowledgable and supportive. We went through warm ups, stretches, and best falling practices before we began. I'm an intermediate climber and I learned a lot and felt very safe! He even showed me exercises that could help improve my technique. I'm super grateful I booked through explore-share and plan to do so again when I'm traveling!

Mark

5.00

We had a great day with Leo. He drove us to a spot with many problems from easy to hard. He was super supportive and positive and gave excellent coaching and climbing advice. He didn't just give beta but really worked with us on the subtle techniques necessary at Fontainebleau.

Rudy

5.00

Petit couac pendant l'organisation, mais tout est rentré dans l'ordre et c'est très bien passé au final