Snowshoeing up to the Laval refuge

A true immersion in the Clarée region, the ascent to the Chalets de Laval allows you to discover the entire upper Clarée valley as you pass by the many summer cottages. A timeless corner of plenitude at the bottom of this high valley.

Description

In winter, it's the perfect place to come from Névache on snowshoes, or even on foot when the snowy road is hard.

Leave your car at the Ville Haute parking lot in Névache and take the summer road, which is closed at this time of year.

You'll pass through the snow-covered hamlets that make up the upper valley over a distance of 10 km, and snuggle up against its rocky outcrop to catch a glimpse of the Laval refuge.

From here, the view of the Main de Crépin and the Pointe des Cerces is magnificent. You'll feel the calm and serenity here.

Be careful, it's a long way up; in case of bad weather, check the snow conditions on the Haute Vallée road, as wind and snow can slow your progress.

Additional welcome

Make sure you know when the refuge is open and remember to book in advance.

Stay alert:
- It's essential to 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. Mountain guides are there to guide you on this winter terrain, which they know well.
- Because of the avalanche risk, we strongly recommend that you wear full safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel).

Environments

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Lake -5km away
• River -5 km away
• Waterside

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

• Distance 9 km
• Route type One-way ticket
• Elevation gain 500m
• Negative gradient 500m
• Daily duration 00
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Tricky passage This hike presents no difficulty except for its length: allow 9km to reach the refuge.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Location