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Home<\/a><\/span> Escapes<\/a><\/span> Escapes<\/a><\/span> Clar\u00e9e ski tour<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Clar\u00e9e<\/span> ski tour<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A ski touring itinerary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the heart of winter, discover the wild Clar\u00e9e valley, its fauna, flora and magnificent landscapes. Along the way, mountain refuges welcome you for a warm and comforting break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 1<\/em>N\u00e9vache \u2192 Refuge Buff\u00e8re<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From N\u00e9vache, we glide gently over the still-sleepy valley. The roofs gradually disappear behind the snow-covered larches. The climb is steady, ideal for finding your rhythm and soaking up the winter atmosphere. The valley fades away, white and silent. On arrival, the Buff\u00e8re refuge stands out against the snow, facing the summits. The first night at altitude is a calm one, punctuated by the clear cold and the light of the pure Hautes-Alpes sky. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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C. Tempier – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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Day 2<\/em>Refuge Buff\u00e8re \u2192 Refuge du Chardonnet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We set off in a high-mountain atmosphere. The slopes open wide, between immaculate combes and more pronounced reliefs. The snow shapes the landscape and softens the forms, while the silence becomes almost total. The route passes through wilderness, where every trace counts. The Chardonnet refuge finally appears, on the edge of the forest and the mountain pastures, at the foot of the limestone cliffs of the Cerces. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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Day 3<\/em>Refuge du Chardonnet \u2192<\/strong> Refuge Ricou<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This day alternates gentle descents and gentle ascents. The skis glide through open valleys, sometimes bordered by snow-covered rock bars. The light changes with the hours, revealing shades of white and blue. We descend to the Ricou refuge overlooking the Clar\u00e9e valley. The slopes widen, the mountain pastures reappear beneath the snow. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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T. Blais<\/div><\/div>

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Day 4<\/em>Refuge Ricou \u2192 Refuge I Re Magi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The route gradually climbs towards the Italian border. The atmosphere is wide and bright, with vast open spaces ideal for skiing. The view is far-reaching, between rounded peaks and more assertive ridges. The transition to Italy is natural and seamless, guided simply by the terrain and the snow. The I Re Magi refuge, warm and welcoming, marks a change of scenery, where the mountains take center stage. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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T. Blais<\/div><\/div>

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Day 5<\/em>Refuge I Re Magi \u2192 N\u00e9vache<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the last stage, the return to N\u00e9vache is gentle. The combes offer fine descents, before gradually returning to the larch forests. The Clar\u00e9e valley draws closer, as peaceful as ever beneath its white mantle. We glide down one last time in this unspoilt winter setting. The finish in N\u00e9vache brings this tour to a close, leaving an impression of a simple yet profound journey to the heart of the snow-covered Hautes-Alpes. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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C. Tempier – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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Shelter guide<\/h3><\/div>
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Practical<\/strong> notebook<\/h2>\n\n