Ski touring in Ubaye, France
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Join a certified guide from the Azimut Montagne team on this 6-day wild ski touring trip in Ubaye. A hidden gem in the French Alps for the adventure of a lifetime!
Alps
6 Days
Jan - Apr, Dec
Description
Ubaye is a region definitely worth of a visit in the French Alps. Located between Mercantour, Queyras and Val Maïra, this site will provide the ground for great adventures!
It's in fact a wild region, and the landscapes are breathtaking. The Chambeyron is the main massif, with beautiful rocks and large slopes. But the terrain is much more varied than that!
A unique stay far from the crowded ski resorts, but with a warm welcome and delicious food. Indeed, ski touring in Ubaye means loving adventures. You will often feel like you are one of the first people to explore this land. Besides, the region is quite sunny, making our days even more enjoyable.
I have already planned some trips that you will find below. But if you want, I can also organize the trip in a different date.
Do you want to discover everything that Ubaye has to offer? Then please contact me and let's set a date!
I also offer many other ski touring trips, for example in Vanoise, in the Po Valley or the Queyras Valley.
Itinerary
Day 1: Parpaillon pass
Meeting at the train station and transfer to the Vars pass by minibus.
Ascent of the Parpaillon pass (2919 m), which we reach by the wild Crachet valley: first contact with Haute Ubaye.
Transfer to the Larche pass, where we’ll sleep today and tomorrow.
D +/-900m
Duration 3:30hs
Day 2: Tête de Fer
Today we go to the Tête de Fer (2883 m). It takes some effort, but the descent and the beauty of the site are certainly worth it. It’s one of the most beautiful hikes in the Haute Ubaye.
D +/-1240m
Duration 5:30hs
Day 3: Feuillas pass
From the Larche pass we go to the Feuillas pass (2800 m). We go up the beautiful and strange Orrennaye valley, between Tête Moïse, Tête de Vauclave and Mont Scaletta.
Transfer and overnight in Maljasset.
D +/-850m
Duration 4hs
Day 4: Couletta pass
Our objective is the Couletta pass (2752 m). Leaving from Fouillouse (1907 m), we are in the heart of the magnificent cirque du Brec de Chambeyron, with an original and varied descent.
Overnight at Maljasset.
D +/-850m
Duration 4hs
Day 5: Tour de l'Aiguille Pierre André
We leave for the Tour de l’Aiguille Pierre André (2850 m). It’s a marvellous ski touring day. Overnight at Maljasset.
D +/-950m
Duration 5hs
Day 6: Pointe Mary
The last destination is the beautiful Pointe Mary (3126 m). The way up there is very enjoyable, and the descent is truly unique.
Transfer to the train station and end of trip.
D +/-1160m
Duration 5:30hs
Details
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Group size: 5 to 8 people.
I recommend you to have cancellation insurance. Search and repatriation insurance is mandatory. I propose you to hire insurance through Europ Assistance upon booking the trip with me.
Equipment: skis with ski touring fixations, knives, seal skins, poles, ski boots, 35L backpack (with airbag if possible), AVD, shovel, probe. I can loan you the safety equipment (AVD, shovel, probe). If you don't have the necessary equipment, you can rent it with me! Skis (with poles, skins and knifes) €150, boots €65, ski pack (skis, poles, skins, boots) €195, helmet €20, airbag 90€.
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