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Walking Holidays in the French Alps
Le Chazelet - Ecrins National Park
soaring mountains - - tumbling glaciers - - unsurpassed scenery - - unique wildife and flora
The French Alps are host to some of the most spectacular and varied mountain scenery in Europe. Sitting serenely towards the south end of the main alpine chain the Ecrins National Park is host to the Alps most southerly 4000m peak, the Barre des Ecrins (4102m). There are 150 summits greater than 3000m including the mythical peaks of Mont Pelvoux (3943m) and La Meije (3983m). Deep glacial valleys provide spectacular but easy access into the heart of this mountainous region where its wealth of beauty, flora and fauna are revealed.
Les Ecrins are justly popular amongst alpinists but with a network of long distance (GR's or Grande Randonnee) walking paths such as the GR54-Tour des Oisans and numerous other mountain trails the area offers unique opportunities for the hill walker and trekker a-like. Full day walks can be linked together with an overnight stay in a high mountain refuge.
Le Chazelet provides the perfect base for exploring these mountains - famed for their sunny climate, unrivalled light and clear air. The village perched at 1800m overlooking the Romanche valley is surrounded by the sunny alpine pastures of the Plateau d'Emparis. The forgiving terrain of the plateau offers plenty of interesting walks to get you acclimatised whilst you gaze towards the spectacular peaks of the Grand Pic de la Meije, Le Rateau and the tumbling seracs of the Girose and Tabuchet glaciers.
- Fully guided walks with a professional, locally based mountain leader
- Fantastic mountain scenery - experience glaciers close up and climb majestic summits
- Flora and fauna abound - Geology awaits....
- Small groups or private guiding
- Via Ferrata, Rock climbing and other activities also available
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