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Pic d'Escreins

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Guillestre
5.8 km
5h
Hard

  • Enjoy a remarkable panorama of the surrounding mountains and massifs from this emblematic Guillestrois summit!

  • A trail with a succession of vegetation levels and landscapes. You'll pass through the protected Val d'Escreins nature reserve to reach the Pic d'Escreins, with its breathtaking views of the Guillestrois and Écrins mountains.

    Please note: in winter, from Pont de Chanterane to Pont de Peyre Bartino, the route is a cross-country ski trail! It is therefore reserved exclusively for cross-country skiing.
    In spring and autumn, conditions are changeable, and even without snow, the trail can be...
    A trail with a succession of vegetation levels and landscapes. You'll pass through the protected Val d'Escreins nature reserve to reach the Pic d'Escreins, with its breathtaking views of the Guillestrois and Écrins mountains.

    Please note: in winter, from Pont de Chanterane to Pont de Peyre Bartino, the route is a cross-country ski trail! It is therefore reserved exclusively for cross-country skiing.
    In spring and autumn, conditions are changeable, and even without snow, the trail can be icy. So, in the mountains, the reflex to adopt is "go out well-equipped". In my bag, I slip or I hang: crampons and poles.

    In winter, the right reflexes are: snowshoes, poles, gloves, hat, sun cream and... a survival blanket! Experience is essential, and knowing when to give up is sometimes preferable to taking risks. And if you're new to the mountains, we advise you to seek professional advice! Before going out, I check the Météo France Montagnes and BERA bulletins (risks and avalanches).
  • Departure
    Guillestre
  • Difference in height
    938.281 m
  • Road access
    From Guillestre, take the road to Vars. After a few kilometers, turn left in the direction of Val d'Escreins then continue to the refuge of Basse-Rua.
    Parking : Val d'Escreins
  • Plain text period
    All year round daily.

    Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
938 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2673 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1783 m
  • Total positive elevation : 938 m
  • Total negative elevation : -48 m
  • Max positive elevation : 314 m
  • Min positive elevation : -24 m
Services
  • Services
    • Pets welcome