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

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

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

Fit

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

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E-S Adventure Guides

4.70

(219)

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

Morten

5.00

We got a guide for backcountry skiing in Chamonix. The guide was excellent in fulfilling our wishes even though the viability was poor and snow layer thin. Our goals was to in a quiet nature area with not too many people. We ended up with 1000 meter gain and a ski through the forest over a 6 hour period. I was one of my best ski experiences.

Berenice

5.00

Super expérience, merci à Etienne et au temps qui était au rdv!

Dan

5.00

Good communication and scheduling (including working around some tricky weather). Our guide was great. Would use again. Thanks!

Vivian

5.00

My kids had a fantastic experience and would do it again in a heartbeat. Their guide was amazing and truly loves and loves climbing. HIGHLY recommend him and the company!!! 😎

Gillian

5.00

We had an amazing experience with Leo. Not only did he take us to a great bouldering location, but he really helped with technique to use for our future climbs. He was able to accommodate harder climbs for my husband while making sure I was still able to climb as a beginner. It was also extra special climbing with a local. Would recommend!


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