Ukc ecrins Photo Galleries; My Photo Gallery; Latest Photos; Weekly Top 10; Videos; Latest Videos; Categories; Hashtags; Athletes; Search UKC Toggle navigation. ablackett:. (Guide) Moore AW. I sometimes feel like a stuck record raving on UKC about Vallouise and the Ecrins, and have been trying to resist the temptation to do so again on this thread but having had 4 wonderful family summer holidays there, starting when our boys were 6 and 8, I am going to play the tune again. Mar 11, 2009 · F rance's Ecrins National Park has long been famous as a world-class ice climbing destination. Cambon passed away a few years ago and the copy right for his guides was brought by a publishing company near Grenoble (I think) they have done a new version of the Est and they can be brought Briancon side of the Écrins in most of the shops. For the bolted stuff around Aielfroide there's a guidebook available in the village. New Topic Reply to Topic This topic has been archived, and won't accept reply postings. Photo Galleries; My Photo Gallery; Latest Photos; Weekly Top 10; Videos; Latest Videos; Categories; Hashtags; Athletes; Search Jan 1, 2025 · United Kennel Club (UKC) is an international dog registry celebrating bonds, rewarding ability, and preserving the value of a pedigree. Its pretty good at pointing out what essential gear is required too such as cravasse gear etc. A breathtaking peak, undoubtedly one of the most coveted mountain of the French Alps and one of the finest spires worldwide. The Northern slopes are the usual mode of ascent, with a large glacier (Glacier Blanc) and by this face there are several routes. Jun 27, 2022 · Saved Content. ) and hire a car from there. (Guide) Croz M. It's a while ago now, but we used regularly to stop at Saffres on our return drive from the Alps (including from Ecrins). Transfer by car from Turin to Briançon is less than two hours and having your own transport in the Ecrins is a distinct advantage if you really want to see the area. Ratio: 1:2 Hello all, Rob has been magnificent giving me advice via UKC on getting started planning a family holiday to the Ecrin with my 6 and 7 year old kids. D The book was re-edited in 2001,you might find a copy via Ebay. My suggestion would be to pick valley bases that have a mixture of climbing ( valley crags, mid mountain, alpine rock, full on alpine ) all accessible from the same venue. May 11, 2025 · In reply to. Photo Galleries; My Photo Gallery; Latest Photos; Weekly Top 10; Videos; Latest Videos; Categories; Hashtags; Athletes; Search Saved Content. Any one leading at a similar standard done owt there. ----- 1st climbing direct in the middle of the north face: by R. Any comments appreciated. they fit like a glove and lasted me several years and many days. - Above 3,000m only hut in the area I know of is Ecrins hut. duchessofmalfi:. Easy to bivi around the huts and much more tolerated in the Ecrins. Nov 21, 2003 · Any body done any climbing round Ailefroide in the Ecrins. Mar 31, 2010 · I did the route last year in a round trip from la Berarde, via the col du temple and col des ecrins. alexm198:. Photo Galleries; My Photo Gallery; Latest Photos; Weekly Top 10; Top 200 Photos May 22, 2024 · - Refuge des Ecrins, I have seen people camping on glacier below hut but don't think you can camp near the hut, is on a ridge above a steep slope - Pelvoux refuge, I have bivvied there after arriving very late and was fine but was a bivvy, not a tent. Jun 21, 2024 · Here in the south of the Ecrins we are currently having one of the heaviest hail storms I can remember with thunder & lightning somewhere in the background. Mar 30, 2025 · Gressoney, Aosta, Ecrins. News Latest News Press Releases Olympics Feb 21, 2015 · Saved Content. La Grave, Fournel, Freissinieres and Vallon Du Diable all provide acres of fat, reliable ice with access ranging from 30 seconds and roadside to 2 hours and skis. Ecrins Snow. Saved Content. Click here for 6 reasons to visit the Ecrins. For sport you'll want Grimper dans le haut-val durance by rolland which covers ailefroide and a lot of other near by routes but I found the grades on the ailefroide slabs a bit off in this volume and the locally available thin glossy guid called Escalades 4 days ago · UKC registration of purebred dogs is a means by which UKC records a dog’s ancestors and event participation in UKC licensed events. IGN Maps : the most accurate you can find Meije/Pelvoux 3436ET (East part of Les Ecrins) Muzelle/Olan 3336ET (West part of Les Ecrins) May 17, 2009 · In reply to stuaart: I don't think you'll get it all in one book. Rope on the White Glacier, you’ll be able to find back your crampons sensations during the ascent to the next refuge of the White Glacier sector, the Ecrins refuge (3170 m) where you’ll spent the night. Beneath the Barre des Ecrins (4102m) from La Berarde Saved Content. thesaurus: I have used the one above and found it as useful a any other Apline guide i have used & is full of good intro stuff. L'ailefroide is close to Barre des Ecrins and there is only one summit in between (Pic Coolidge). Jun 19, 2016 · Only last week were a pair rescued from the S pillar of the Barre des Ecrins because of too much snow a similar story on Pointe Louise. UK Climbing is the definitive source for all Climbing and Mountain-related activity. Coolidge (500 steps tailed Barre des Ecrins (4101m) is located in the Massif D’Oisans which benefits from 300 days of sunshine a year. Jan 29, 2010 · Similarly the normal route on the Barre des Ecrins has a quality final ridge and some steep snow face variation finishes which were in in early August 2008 when I was there. . Whymper E. News Latest News Press Releases Olympics Saved Content. The grade of the normal route on the mountain is PD+ and it is the southernmost of the alpine 4000m peaks. Scroll down to view the hikes we tackled. My suggestion (although I’m not an especially experienced Alpinist) would be to go out there at the right time of year then take local advice as to current conditions. Photo Galleries; My Photo Gallery; Latest Photos; Weekly Top 10; Videos; Latest Videos; Categories; Hashtags; Athletes; Search May 18, 2024 · UKC Toggle navigation. Summer Ecrins Wishlist Feedback Always Hide βeta Saved Content. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Pilier sud , 1100m - T. – The second day, you’ll begin you ascent by night lightened by your headlamp. Jul 19, 2023 · In reply to. At the most you might have to walk for about 30-40 mins, with a ruc sac! Located in the High Dauphiné Alps, the beautiful small and rather quiet village of Ailefroide at 1515 metres is located in the 2nd biggest French mountaineering area after Chamonix, nestled at the foot of the Mont Pelvoux ( 3946 m ) in the Ecrins massif. A must-have classic : Massif des Ecrins, les 100 plus belles by the famous Gaston Rébuffat 4. So the best advice is to fly to Turin (EasyJet or Ryanair etc. This can include 'βeta' which is crucial information about the route which may be how to do a move, or tips about hidden holds or gear. Doug:. The Barre Noir couloir looked good too and was in in Aug 08, about AD and 50 degrees. Published in 2018 so relatively up to date with the changes caused by glacial retreat. Photo Galleries; My Photo Gallery; Latest Photos; Weekly Top 10; Videos; Latest Videos; Categories; Hashtags; Athletes; Search Mar 24, 2025 · In reply to. 1st climbing was june25 1864 by Almer C. Jun 22, 2013 · Depends where exactly you are going in the Ecrins and what sort of stuff you're looking to do The Oisans Est book covers only the Eastern areas I think. Dates: June, July, August, September. Photo Galleries; My Photo Gallery; Latest Photos; Weekly Top 10; Videos; Latest Videos; Categories; Hashtags; Athletes; Search Oct 10, 2011 · Jerry Gore runs Alpbase situated in the Ecrins Massif-Hautes Alpes, in the heart of the Southern French Alps. Jun 26, 2022 · Saved Content. Jul 27, 2006 · the Ecrins hut is always over-crowded ,the staff are unfriendly and the meals pitiful ! This is an ongoing debate on many french web-sites, sadly, no positive action has ever been taken by the French Alpine Club. Ecrins, Ailefroide. Ecrins, ascensions choisies AD à D 2. Long but easy approach by the Glacier Blanc to the righthand side of the face, leads through the Seracs and crevasses first left, and ultimately right onto the shoulder of the Ecrins and its Satillite. The traverse of Mont Pelvoux is another great route started from the campsite but best done staying at the refuge or in one big day if your fit 2000m May 11, 2025 · In reply to. It had some good routes in it, but apart from the Barre the snow conditions weren't good enough to attempt any of the other routes when we were there (September), we ended up just doing rock routes. Jul 20, 2019 · Roche Faurio and the Dome des Neige are both F, and from the Dome it is an enjoyable scramble to Barre des Ecrins proper summit. Mar 5, 2010 · In reply to big_whitty: I have stayed in both the Glacier Blanc and the Ecrins Huts. Mar 19, 2011 · The Ecrins (as far as I know), tends to have a poorer rock quality than Chamonix area, although this of course does not detract from the quality of the routes, which are varied and can be quite remote! Feedback comments are intended to give extra information about a route which may be helpful to other climbers. See Jerry Gore at the Kendal Mountain Festival 2011. Walker H. The route was from La bérarde (1738m), Bonne Pierre Glacier, Col des Ecrins (3415m), Glacier Blanc firn, east ridge (difficulties),return by west ridge and then Glacier Blanc to Vallouise. Personally, I think the lower Glacier Blanc hut is much nicer, but does leave you with an extra hour or so to walk in the morning, and leaves you with the risk of being held up behind slow parties on the way up. Mont Pelvoux (3946m) is a little bit lower than Ailefroide. Menu Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation Toggle navigation. Jun 4, 2015 · In reply to the. This information is invaluable for breeding decisions and the overall breed health and vitality. my current scarpa touring boots were fitted in Aviemore by a young lad 1 day ago · United Kennel Club forums for departments and classifieds. For the entire coverage of Les Ecrins : Guides du Haut-Dauphiné 3. Photo Galleries; My Photo Gallery; Latest Photos; Weekly Top 10; Videos; Latest Videos; Categories; Hashtags; Athletes; Search L'ailefroide (3954m) is the third summit in Ecrins massif after Barre des Ecrins (4102m) and La Meije (3983m). Aiguille Dibona is an astonishing jewel, an emblematic summit of the Massif des Ecrins, so much to become its very symbol. he made several adjustments to the boots and took a couple of hours over it. D Traverse- A. Jun 29, 2010 · yes, whilst the ecrins does have full alpine routes when you go up high, there are a masses of long fully bolted multi-pitch routes within minutes of the car (or hotel or campsite) at Ailefroide. The Fissure and Ebouliment areas caught my eye. And it's all in French. You’ll climb the Ecrins snow dome in about 3 hours of Feb 9, 2002 · historical routes. I didn't do any of it but the valley rock in Alifroide looked really good to me. Camera used: Canon 200D and 55-135mm Date taken: 25th July 2024 Mar 24, 2025 · UKC Toggle navigation. Ticklists. Jan 21, 2011 · Calais to the Ecrins is a solid 10 to 12 hour journey by car via expensive French motorways. I was there this summer with a mate who's not really a climber so didn't do any of the big routes. Earlier today the River Drac at Pont du Fossé was close to bursting its banks & part of the weekly market had been moved just in case. Essentially, high alpine rock at a decent grade will be miserable at the moment. Paul McWhinney 18 May 2024. May 28, 2025 · The Barre has different faces of vastly differing character. I'm a pretty solid VS/HVS leader on trad stuff over here. We are the central source of information for climbing in the UK, and the best place to start your climbing on the Internet The Barre has different faces of vastly differing character. For the alpine you'll want the brailsford alpine guide ecrins massif. Jul 26, 2018 · UKC Toggle navigation. I am aware that Dolomites and Ecrins regions are typically reliable around this time. News Summer Ecrins Wishlist Info Leaderboard Map of Routes Stats Jul 9, 2008 · Looking through my copy of Gaston Rébuffat's "Le Massif des Ecrins-Les Cent Plus Belles. We use cookies to capture information such as IP addresses and tailor the website to our clients' needs. On the Valloise side there is also the Dents de Coste Cournier which has a couple of easy access classic ridge climbs. We also use this information to target and measure promotional material. my second pair of scarpa denalis were bought in a sale in cham. The face took us 12-13 hours from the base to summit, we were pretty unfit at the Mar 11, 2025 · Alpine Mountain in the Ecrins Region, routes from PD to TD+. UKC registered purebred dogs are eligible to compete in all performance events as well as conformation shows. Jerry will be talking about the Ecrins XS Challenge at this year's Kendal Film Festival. We bivied at Les Balmes de François Blanc (we were aiming for the bottom of the face but traversing the col took us longer than expected) and the col des ecrins. JForonda 26 Jul 2018. they were fitted by a young ( maybe 20 ) lad who was cheerfully fitting boots for four people. So much to choose from. Photo Galleries; My Photo Gallery; Latest Photos; Weekly Top 10; Videos; Latest Videos; Categories; Hashtags; Athletes; Search Aug 8, 2023 · Saved Content. " there are a number of "classic" routes : Face sud-est, "voie Reynier" - 1450m - D. The grade range of this course will be PD to AD. Never on the way to the Alps though - with multi-drivers per car we always made the journey to the Alps without a stop, arriving mid-afternoon after an early evening depart from Ipswich. Worth having,just for the photos! Sac à dos (35 L environ) Chaussures d’alpinisme à semelles rigides et cramponnable* Crampons avec anti-botte * Baudrier* Casque* Piolet* Ce matériel peut se louer dans les magasins de sport de la vallée avec petite réduction si vous précisez que vous partez avec le Bureau des Guides des Écrins May 7, 2024 · In terms of guidebooks, we had the "Mountaineering in the Ecrins Massif: Classic Snow, Rock & Mixed Climbs" book by Chevaillot. We spent a week in the Ecrins in August 2014 and discovered a wilderness that bought the Himalayan slopes to mind. THE ECRINS MASSIF - EXTREME ALPINISM AND AGEING - Saturday 19 November 9:30 to 10:30 - buy tickets Dec 30, 2024 · I have a trip planned to the European alps with the intention of doing cascade-style ice climbing, so generally valley ice. Of those listed, I'd stay clear of the pillars mentioned on the Ecrins and the Barre Noire, the route on the Sans Nom etc. 1. last. Photo Galleries; My Photo Gallery; Latest Photos; Weekly Top 10; Videos; Latest Videos; Categories; Hashtags; Athletes; Search Feb 5, 2015 · Although the trails can be hard work, they are well signed and well worth the effort. L'ailefroide belongs to the same ridge than Mont Pelvoux and Pic Sans Nom Feb 6, 2025 · “Classic Routes in the Ecrins” by Seb Constant is available in English and contains lots. Same for the stuff around La Berade Mar 25, 2024 · In reply to. qxmx yjbnk wxpz vnjmh fdfv dlgny gufxsh taamoc fex zmlcibr