Snowshoeing up to the Drayères refuge

On the edge of the Clarée is the valley's last refuge: Les Drayères. The 12 km route may seem long, but the view of the Cerces massif soon rewards the effort.

Description

Leave your car at the Ville Haute parking lot, then take the high valley road, snow-covered at this time of year. The 10-kilometer trail takes you past snow-covered summer hamlets to the chalets of Laval.

Then, still on the right bank, the road ends and becomes a snowshoe itinerary - usually marked out by the warden and hikers.

Beware, it's a long way up: allow between 3 and 4 hours from Névache if the snow is packed.
In case of bad weather, check the snow conditions on the Haute Vallée route, as wind and snow can slow your progress.

Complément accueil

Find out when the refuge is open and remember to book.

Stay alert :
be aware of changing weather and snow conditions. The G.R. and other itineraries used in summer are not always the same as those used in winter - The right bank itinerary between Ville Haute and the Rately bridge is not recommended.
Stay alert to avalanche risks. Our mountain guides are there to guide you on this winter terrain, which they know well.

Due to the risk of avalanches, wearing complete safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel) is strongly recommended.

Prices

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 12km
• Type d'itinéraire Aller simple
• Dénivelé positif 560m
• Downhill elevation 560m
• Daily duration 04h00
• Marked trail Yes
• Précision balisage Signage panels

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location