A big day out in the High Écrins

Description

In spring it is possible to drive to the parking for the Pelvoux refuge just outside Ailefroide. In winter you have to skin up from Pelvoux village where the road is shut (a long way), or it is possible to access it from a ski line off La Blanche.

From the spring parking head up the Celse Niere torrent (the valley floor) towards the Séle refuge, at 1572m turn left and cross the river via a small bridge. Now make your way in to the Vallon de Clapouse, roughly following the summer path. Once in the Valon Clapouse ascend the valley almost to the top. Then turn right (north) and climb a steep slope ish slope, before heading back west. You will come to a high valley where you can see the summit. Head towards the summit, it is reached via a ridge on the left side of the valley.

Descent

Return the same way.

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