SKI-ING,
OFF-PISTE SKIING, ALPINE CLIMBING & ROCK CLIMBING, AT THE SKIERS LODGE
LA GRAVE/LA MEIJE - LA CHAUMINE
OTHER
ALPINE ACTIVITIES
Ice
Climbing:
One of the best ice climbing areas in the whole of France is in
the
Oisans Region,
between Bourg d´ Oisans and La Grave. In the immediate vicinity, just
west of La Grave on the RN 91 is Malaval.
This is a major area with numerous cascades on either side of the road,
varying from 40 meters to 600 meters in length and grade IV to VI in difficulty.
Approach times of 2 minutes to 1 hour provide further incentive, if that
be needed.
The climbs are too numerous to mention individually, but several are quite
outstanding. Moulins (V) and Caturgens (V) are both 600 meters, the longest
in France. Pride of place for difficulty must go to La Pisse (250 VI) which
we believe has only been climbed once in 1985.
From St Christophe, the Vallon de Diable is accessible in 2 to 3 hours with
big serious routes. Our guides will be pleased to arrange 2 - 5 day program,
from beginners to advanced. From 20th December 2003 to end of February...
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Alpine
& Rock
Climbing:
La Grave is a truly traditional alpine village dating back to the 12 th
century with
a long and respected reputation as a centre of alpinism. It is on
the northern boundary of the largest National Parc in France, `Le Parc des
Ecrins´. The massif has famous peaks named La Meije, Mont Pelvoux, Mont
Olan and L´Ailefroide.
Dome des Ecrins is the only 4000 mtrs peak in the region. It was here, in
the later half of the 19 th century, that early mountaineering pioneers,
accompanied by both native and Chamonix Guides, came to conquer the summits
and seek new challenges. Gaspard de La Meije, a local guide made the first
ascent of La Meije in 1877, the last major peak to be conquered in the Alpes
.
Today it attracts the knowing mountain lovers who wish to scale the summits,
experience the freedom, escape the masses, and explore a new different world.
La Grave has retained all of its character, a character dominated by centuries
of a severe existence at the foot of the peaks and faces of the `Haute
Romanche´. In the region you find multi pitch rockclimbing in the Cerces,
Ailfroide and La Berarde.
Aiguille de Dibona is one of the most spectacular multipitch rock summits
in high altitude but you can find numerous easier multipitch climbs in the
area. We offer introduction courses for alpine, glacier travel, glacier rescue
and rockclimbing. Personalized instruction& guiding for all ages and
abilities with accredited guides:
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Multisport: As the season progresses
a distinct spring atmosphere develops around the Lodge and La Grave.
The beginning of April usually brings the first sightings of mountain bikes,
parapentes and kayaks.
This natural seasonal progression led our guides to `stay on´ throughout
the Spring and Summer, and participate in other mountain sports.
La Chaumine offers a diverse menu of courses. Qualified instruction and
experienced guides are available for mountain biking, white water paddling
sports, canyoneering, via ferrata, parapenting, and climbing at the level
of your choice:
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Ski
Touring:
La Grave and the surrounding area is an ideal mountain base for ski
touring. Some of
the classic alpine tours can
be found almost on our doorstep from the simplest one hour hike up to the
most spectacular adventure.
The high altitude glaciers ensure good snow conditions all year round.
April and May can yield exceptional days and powder falls are not as rare
as you might imagine. Good spring snow can invariably be found down to the
lift station at 1 800m.
Whether your motivation is to climb summits or to reach good skiing the
possibilities are endless for randonée tours in the National Park.
Ski touring can be enjoyed at many levels but as soon you move above alpine
elevation it is essential that you appreciate the severity of the environment.
We suggest that unless you are an experienced winter mountaineer you employ
the services of a qualified high mountain guide.
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