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Just below 4000m, La Meije has made more than one mountaineer dream. Known to be one of the most beautiful races in the Alps in this level of difficulty, the crossing of La Meije is a concentrate of everything that can be encountered technically in mountaineering. Rock climbing, mixed, snow and aerial ridges. Side D- (Difficult-), it will be necessary to have already a good experiment in mountain, a good physical condition and to be effective in the not very difficult ground.
For this summit I suggest you do it in 2 days for those in a hurry, 3 days for contemplatives or in the form of a 5-day course for those who want to prepare and enjoy a few days in Oisans.
Crossing the Meije in 2 days
On the 1st day we will leave the La Grave cable car to go up to its intermediate station at an altitude of 2400m.
From there we will reach the foot of the Meije glacier, which we will go up by a skilful path along a rocky outcrop called the Enfetchores, then will come a glacial part then the breach of the Meije before descending to the refuge of the promontory.
This 1st day will be an opportunity to test our physical condition and our efficiency in the chamois terrain and see if we can approach Queen Meije in good conditions.
The 2nd day you will have to leave early to climb the 1st part of the night route. After having passed all the emblematic steps of this ascent, not of the toad, Duhamel corridor, Castelnaud slab, speed bump, red horse and so on we will reach the top, that is half the race.
Then after 3 abseils, an ice chute and a beautiful ridge ride we will arrive at the refuge of the eagle where we will take a well deserved break.
But no time to drag too much, another 1700m of descent we will wait before reaching the car.
Price: 1200€ for 1 person, 1500€ for 2 people + cable car and refuge fees for you and the guide.
NB: For this ascent, it is necessary to be trained, acclimatized and to have a good experience in the mountains. For the sake of safety for the rope party, the guide reserves the right to change the objective on the 2nd day if the conditions are not met (physical form and experience).
meije 2 jours
Crossing the Meije in 3 days
In 3 days, the program is the same as in 2 days with the difference that we will stop to spend the night at the refuge of the eagle, just to take the time to contemplate our crossing while drinking a beer on the terrace of the refuge and contemplate a beautiful sunset at an altitude of 3400m.
Price: 1350€ for 1 person 1650€ for 2 people + cable car and refuge fees for you and the guide
NB: For this ascent, it is necessary to be trained, acclimatized and to have a good experience in the mountains. For the sake of safety for the rope party, the guide reserves the right to change the objective on the 2nd day if the conditions are not met (physical form and experience).
Meije 3Jours
4 or 5 day course
Intended for people who want to do a little preparation before tackling Queen Meije.
Not with the aim of training in the various alpine techniques but rather enjoying a beautiful wild run in the Oisans massif for a little warm-up.
The program will depend on your desires, but we will rather choose a rock-type race for this preparation.
Some ideas:
Crossing of Sialouze
Candau pillar on the south face of the West Rateau
South ridge of Petit Pelvoux
Then for the crossing of La Meije we will choose the formula 2 or 3 days depending on how much time you have.
Price: The price of the preparation race + the price of crossing the Meije
To add the price of the refuges for you and the guide
Stages 5 Jours
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