The signal of La Grave

Signal de la Grave is a "little mountain" overlooking the Meije region, famous for its incomparable panorama of the Meije and the glaciers of the northern Ecrins massif. Very little frequented, chamois and other fauna can be observed throughout the day.

Outing difficulty

Duration: 6h30

Difficulty: medium

Ascent: 750 m

Target audience: Families with children aged 8/10 and over (depending on motivation), adults, single children aged 14 and over, seniors, schoolchildren

Period: December to April

Languages spoken: French, English

Vacation vouchers accepted

Material and equipment :

To be provided by participants:

• 20-25-liter backpack
• A pair of hiking boots with semi-rigid soles and high uppers
• Classic clothing for mountain and high-altitude hiking in winter (Gore-Tex or K-way jacket or ski jacket, fleece)
• Water bottle (minimum 1liter per person)
• Hat / Gloves / Sunglasses / Ski mask

Equipment supplied and/or available:

• Snowshoes
• Sticks
• DVA
• Shovel
• Binoculars

Other useful information: Hot drink (tea or coffee), chocolate and digestif at lunchtime