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Come and enjoy a sensational experience in an off-piste area that's unique in Europe! The valleys of the Meije are yours to discover, in complete safety thanks to our team.
Come and enjoy a sensational experience in an off-piste area that's unique in Europe! The valleys of the Meije are yours to discover, in complete safety thanks to our team.
There are no marked or groomed pistes here, just off-piste itineraries that attract skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers from all over the world in search of new experiences!
The 2 classic freeride itineraries are the Vallons de La Meije and the Vallons de Chancel. Departure point is at 3550 or 3200 meters above sea level at Col des Ruillans, where you'll find the finish of the second section of the Glacier Ropeways of La Meije.
This route follows the various valleys formed by the moraines of the former Râteau and La Meije glaciers. Starting at 3200m, we glide down to La Grave, with a possible return to P1 or 2400m.
Technically not very difficult, altitude difference between 1800 and 2150 meters of Pure Happiness.
It's here, in the land of the Meije, that the doors to the end of the world open.
5 days / 4 nights / 3 days of activity
▶ Day 1 - Arrival :
Installation, equipment pick-up if rented and aperitif with your guide depending on your arrival time, meal at the hotel.
▶ Day 2 - Vallons de Chancel:
Departure is from the top of the second section of the Glaciers de La Meije 3200m cable car.
We can glide down to the La Romanche river 1400m via various couloirs or return to P1 1700m.
The Chancel valleys are the most accessible descents in the La Grave area. The slopes are gentle and steady above the Puy Vachier lake.
The Refuge de Chancel is at 2508m, where a good meal awaits you with a panoramic view of the different couloirs.
▶ Day 3 - Vallon de la Selle:
This is a short trip to the high mountains. Start at the summit of the Dôme de la Lauze at 3568m, which you'll reach by leaving from the cable car arrival station at 3200m, then taking the poles onto the Lauze glacier.
This off-piste descent will take you to the village of Saint Christophe en Oisans, in the Vénéon valley at 1440m.
This freeride outing at La Grave is one of the more accessible descents, provided you enter the slope at the right time.
▶ Day 4 - Free day:
It's time to take a breather and choose your own program according to your desires. If you still have some energy left and are already "hooked" on off-piste, another outing with the guide (optional) will be possible.
▶ Day 5 - Dismissal :
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye!
This program is given as an indication and may be modified according to weather conditions, the progress of the week and the general level of the group.
The 2 classic freeride itineraries are the Vallons de La Meije and the Vallons de Chancel. Departure point is at 3550 or 3200 meters above sea level at Col des Ruillans, where you'll find the finish of the second section of the Glacier Ropeways of La Meije.
This route follows the various valleys formed by the moraines of the former Râteau and La Meije glaciers. Starting at 3200m, we glide down to La Grave, with a possible return to P1 or 2400m.
Technically not very difficult, altitude difference between 1800 and 2150 meters of Pure Happiness.
It's here, in the land of the Meije, that the doors to the end of the world open.
5 days / 4 nights / 3 days of activity
▶ Day 1 - Arrival :
Installation, equipment pick-up if rented and aperitif with your guide depending on your arrival time, meal at the hotel.
▶ Day 2 - Vallons de Chancel:
Departure is from the top of the second section of the Glaciers de La Meije 3200m cable car.
We can glide down to the La Romanche river 1400m via various couloirs or return to P1 1700m.
The Chancel valleys are the most accessible descents in the La Grave area. The slopes are gentle and steady above the Puy Vachier lake.
The Refuge de Chancel is at 2508m, where a good meal awaits you with a panoramic view of the different couloirs.
▶ Day 3 - Vallon de la Selle:
This is a short trip to the high mountains. Start at the summit of the Dôme de la Lauze at 3568m, which you'll reach by leaving from the cable car arrival station at 3200m, then taking the poles onto the Lauze glacier.
This off-piste descent will take you to the village of Saint Christophe en Oisans, in the Vénéon valley at 1440m.
This freeride outing at La Grave is one of the more accessible descents, provided you enter the slope at the right time.
▶ Day 4 - Free day:
It's time to take a breather and choose your own program according to your desires. If you still have some energy left and are already "hooked" on off-piste, another outing with the guide (optional) will be possible.
▶ Day 5 - Dismissal :
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye!
This program is given as an indication and may be modified according to weather conditions, the progress of the week and the general level of the group.
Services
Services
Slegde run for children
Restaurant
Changing table
Car park
Terrace
Garage
Private garage
Communal courtyard
Lift
Communal entrance
Living room
TV room
- Equipment
- Slegde run for children
- Restaurant
- Changing table
- Car park
- Terrace
- Garage
- Private garage
- Communal courtyard
- Lift
- Communal entrance
- Living room
- TV room
- Toilets
- Shelter for bikes/mountain bikes
- Ski locker
- Services
- Groceries/grocery stall
- Full-board
- Wi-fi
- Shops
- Restaurant
- Picnic hampers
Rates
Rates
From 2 January 2026 to 11 April 2026
From 2 January 2026 to 11 April 2026
Adult
From €460.00
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- Level red – hard
- Groups
Openings
Openings
From 2 January 2026 until 11 April 2026
From 2 January 2026 until 11 April 2026
Friday
07:00 - 22:00
Location
Location
Contact Discover the Vallons de la Meije on off-piste skis with Hôtel Le Faranchin
- www.lefaranchin.com
Spoken languages
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