Trekking the Ecrins Circuit, France
Experience the picturesque village trails and stunning vantage points of the Ecrins National Park, long since a favorite amongst French 'randonneurs', during this 9-day walking holiday in the Alps.
£795 land only
You'll be largely following the the route of the GR54, exploring the beautiful villages, high trails and viewpoints of the Valguademar Oisans and Briancon regions. As one of the wildest regions in the Alps, the route has core of high, glaciated peaks including the Meije (2983m), the Pelvoux, the Barre des Ecrins (4102m), the Ailefriode and the Olan.
Accompanying you will be an English-speaking local 'accompagnateur', aiding you in appreciating the heritage of a region in which shepherds and their faithful 'patous' dogs still wander the flower-filled meadows. With around 7 walking hours per day along clear way-marked tracks, this is a lengthy and extremely rewarding holiday.
What price includes
- Experienced local tour leader or 'accompagnateur'
- Hotel accommodation in Briancon for 2 nights
- Gite and mountain refuge accommodation for 6 nights
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- Baggage transfer between overnight stops (except day 3)
- All meals except evening meals in Briancon
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
Group hotel in Briancon
Briancon
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
Briancon Station is 4km from the town centre so you will need to take a taxi to the group hotel.
How to get there:
Train from London to Briancon (via Paris)
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
Group hotel in Briancon
Briancon
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
You will need to arrange a taxi / transfer to transport you to Briancon Station (4km outside of town).
How to get back:
Train from Briancon to London (via Paris)
