SKI-ING,
OFF-PISTE SKIING, ALPINE CLIMBING & ROCK CLIMBING, AT THE SKIERS LODGE
LA GRAVE/LA MEIJE - LA CHAUMINE
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Vallon
de la Meije
| Vertical drop : | 1 800 m from P3 3200m to La Grave 1450m |
| Facing : | North-East |
Technical Difficulties/Other Relevant Details : |
From Dome de la Lauze.
The top part is not too difficult a descent if the route is well marked by
previous skiers and there is good Weather and soft snow. Keep going down into
the bottom of the moraine, then after another flat part you will need to
negotiate a number of small gulleys. Just after you have passed the first
larch trees, (Left takes you to P1 1800m) head gradually towards the right-hand
bank of the stream to reach the chalet, Chal Vachère. The run carries
on down the right-hand bank of the gully, taking you over a long traverse,
wich is exposed in parts, up to the pastures at la Lauzette. The route ends
(finally) at the Romanche bridge 1400m. This is where the Derby de le Meije
descends, right between Clot des Sables and the chalet Chal Vachère. The Vallons de la Meije par les Enfetchores The route finding is obvious. Once you are in the valley you are exposed 1000-1500 m above your head by overhanging glaciers. Seracs falls are very common. No pic-nicking! Good timing. Look out for old avalanche debri, death cookies. |
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