From Aigle shelter to Villar d'arène (mountaineering)
Lever de soleil sur le Glacier de l'Homme
Lever de soleil sur le Glacier de l'Homme - Thibaut Blais - PNE
La Grave

2. From Aigle shelter to Villar d'arène (mountaineering)

Grade F+ "Facile +" (easy, upper band) (35° on snow and II on rock), long mixed climb (snow/rock) with some clearly waymarked and very easy rocky sections, Vire Amieux ledge equipped with wire, crevassed glacial terrain.
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We leave the Eagle's nest and the high mountains to descend into the valley. Here you can marvel one last time at the 360-degree view of the glaciers and peaks. 
A last look at the north face of the Meije before starting the descent to Villar-d'Arène. During this technical walk, you'll be able to admire the Homme and Tabuchet glaciers, the Pic and Bec de l'Homme and the valley floor, which your steps will gradually lead you to.

Description

Descent : Via the same route in reverse
  • Departure : Aigle shelter
  • Arrival : Le Pont des brebis
  • Towns crossed : La Grave and Villar-d'Arêne

Altimetric profile

Sensitive areas

Along your trek, you will go through sensitive areas related to the presence of a specific species or environment. In these areas, an appropriate behaviour allows to contribute to their preservation. For detailed information, specific forms are accessible for each area.

Golden eagle

Impacted practices:
Aerial, , Vertical
Sensitivity periods:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Contact:
Parc National des Écrins
Julien Charron
julien.charron@ecrins-parcnational.fr
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Recommandations

Is in the midst of the park
The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.

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Source

Parc national des Ecrinshttps://www.ecrins-parcnational.fr

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