Arguably the most technical ski tour in the Alps with steep, technical uphills and descents. From all aspects La Meïje is an imposing and majestic mountain which was one of the last major Alpine summits to be climbed.
Even just to ski round it requires a good level of fitness and ski technique.
BRIEF ITINERARY
eg. for 5 days :
Day
ascent
descent
1
la Grave -> Replat pass -> refuge du Chateleret
600m
1100m
2
refuge du Chateleret -> Casse Déserte pass -> refuge du Chateleret
1250m
1250m
3
refuge du Chateleret -> refuge du Promontoire
800m
0m
4
refuge du Promontoire -> brêche de la Meïje -> Serret du Savon -> refuge de l'Aigle
600m
300m
5
refuge de l'Aigle -> Meïje Orientale -> Villar d'Arènes
500m
2250m
WHAT YOU NEED
ski-touring skis + skins + couteaux/harscheisen
harness
crampons
ice axe
avalanche transceiver
ACCOMMODATION
Huts on half board basis.
DATES
From 3 March.
Arrival Saturday in the evening - Departure Wednesday, Thursday or Friday in the evening
