Waterfall, wildlife and heritage
L'argentière les Ecrins
Le kiosque, Esplanade Pierre Auguste Giraud
05320 L'Argentière-la-Bessée
France
In Freissinières nestles a "small end of the world", a hidden valley, with steep walls sculpted by majestic curtains of ice. At the bottom, on the sunny heights, stands the village of Dormillouse, a singular hamlet not to be missed...
Freissinières nestles in a "little corner of the world", a hidden valley with steep walls sculpted by majestic curtains of ice. In the background, on the sunny heights, stands the village of Dormillouse. This singular hamlet with its atypical history is a jewel in the heart of the Ecrins National Park! A must-see!
Ascent: 450m
Topics covered : Parc des Écrins, wildlife, Dormillouse and its history
Target audience: Adults and children aged 10 and over
Languages spoken: French, Italian
Dates: every Thursday from December to April
Means of payment: Cash, cheque, ANCV
Material and equipment :
- Hat,
- Gloves,
- Sunglasses,
- Sun cream,
- Warm windproof jacket,
- Warm waterproof pants,
- Hiking shoes, preferably high or snow-type (no moon boots!)
- Rucksack containing: water or thermos flask, picnic (possibility of eating at the refuge: to be discussed), snacks, personal first-aid kit for any specific problem.
Other useful information :
Loan of snowshoes and poles,
Transport by minibus from L'Argentière les écrins to Freissinières.
Hot drinks and binoculars available!
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