The Ecrins National Park - A Walker's Guide

70 full- and half-day walks in France’s largest national park. The Massif des Écrins is one of the most spectacular regions in all the Alps. Most of the area is a national park, with summits over 3000m high. Well-marked trails and a network of alpine huts make it accessible to walkers.

The Ecrins National Park

A Walker's Guide

Author

Kev Reynolds

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

Second

ISBN_13

9781852845216

Availability

Published

Price

£14.00

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Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (1)
Sample Routes (1)
Sample Photos (6)

Seasons

July to mid-September temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C, but heavy rain and even snowfall can occur. Accommodation may be busy during this period. September is often more settled than July or August, but with lower temperatures.

Centres

Walks centred on valley bases in Vallée de la Romanche, Vallée de la Guisane, Vallée de la Vallouise, Valgaudemar, Valjouffrey and Vallée du Vénéon.

Difficulty

Suitable for all experienced walkers, from alpine novices to experts. All walks are graded for difficulty.

Must See

Staying in one of the alpine huts, spectacular scenery (glaciers and peaks over 3000m abound), rustic alpine hamlets, picturesque lakes, abundant wildlife and willdflowers

All the walks included in this guide may be followed using just one map: Carte de Randonnées Écrins published by Rando Éditions at a scale of 1:50,000 (1cm = 500m or roughly 1¼in = 1 mile). This may be obtained from major map stockists in the UK (addresses given in Appendix C), and is available in most valley centres within the Écrins region.

For walkers who prefer the greater detail on 1:25,000 scale maps (1cm = 250m or roughly 2½in = 1 mile), the IGN publishes no less than six sheets to cover the same area. Headed TOP 25, these are: 3535 OT Névache; 3536 OT Briançon; 3435 ET Valloire; 3436 ET Meije-Pelvoux; 3335 ET Le Bourg d’Oisans-L’Alpe d’Huez; and 3336 ET Les 2 Alpes.