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Barre Noire corridor

Sector : White glacier sector
Level :
Expert
Duration : 2 days
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Meeting : 2pm at the white glacier refuge (2550m)
Collective : 550 € per person (from 2 up to 2 participants)
Private : 1000 € global (until 2 participants)
The Black Barre Corridor, on the north side of the Barre des Écrins, is quickly accessible from the Ecrins refuge. The high altitude of the corridor keeps it in good condition for most of the summer, and its location on the north face of the Ecrins adds to the aesthetics of the line and the landscape appeal of the ascent, which is very open for a corridor. At the top, the easiest solution is to cross to reach the descent route, but it is also possible to climb the Barre des Écrins afterwards, or even the Dome des Écrins, both at an altitude of over 4000 m.

Programm

– On the first day, you will meet your guide at the White glacier refuge, which you will have reached in two hours of hiking on the path from Mrs Carle’s meadow. Roped on the White Glacier, you can find back your crampons sensations during the ascent to the next refuge of the White Glacier sector, the Ecrins refuge at 3170 m where you’ll spend the night. The second day, after a night departure by the light of the headlamp, you will climb the 400 meters of the corridor at 45° with a final at 50°. Depending on your desire and your shape, you will ether join the downhill route, climb the Dome (4015m) or climb the Barre des Écrins (4102 m).
– Ascending elevation: 700 m
– Descending elevation: 700 m. (From the refuge to the refuge for the corridor only)
– Hiking time: 3 to 5 hours (for the corridor only)

Equipment

– Mountain pants.
– Warm under clothes.
– Warm fleece jacket.
– Waterproof and breathable jacket.
– 2 pairs of gloves, hat.
– Warm socks.
– Sunglasses, sunscreen for face and lips.
– Medium capacity backpack (30 to 40 litres).
– A minimum of one litre bottle, groceries and picnic.
– Sunscreen, face and lips.
– Headlamp with batteries in good condition.
– bed sheet. No need for sleeping bags (there are blankets at the refuge)

– alpinism shoes with stiff soles that can be fitted with crampons (check with your crampons before you hike to the refuge) (1)
– Classic ice axe(1)
– Crampons adjusted on your shoes.(1)
– Harness.(1)
– Helmet.(1)
– Hiking sticks.(1)

(1) Possibility to rent.

participants

– 2 participants per guide with the group formula
– 1 to 2 participants per guide with the private one.

Access

The White glacier refuge is accessible by foot from Mrs Carle’s meadow where you can park your vehicle (large car park). About 700 m. of ascending elevation. To access Mme Carle’s meadow, you have to go through the valley, from L’Argentière la Bessée (Hautes Alpes), Vallouise, Pelvoux and Ailefroide. There is a train station at L’Argentière la Bessée called "l’Argentière les Ecrins".

Level

– Nous sommes face à un véritable couloir de 400m de dénivellé, avec souvent de la glace à la sortie sur une partie à 50°.
La course devient encore plus sérieuse si vous décidez de gravir dans la foulée la Barre des Ecrins ou même seulement le Dôme.

– Niveau : + ou - D

Price

This price includes the supervision service for half a day of ice school and the next day’s route supervised by a high mountain guide from the Bureau des Guides et Accompagnateur des Écrins.
It does not include the possible rental of the equipment, nor the accommodation in a refuge and your meals / snacks.

Price in commitment:
– For the corridor and the Dôme des Écrins, 760 €.
– For the corridor and the Barre des Écrins normal route, 860 €

Period

Route scheduled for summer from June to September depending on mountain conditions. On request outside these dates.
– The refuge des Écrins is guarded until September. After this date you will have to consider bringing your own food an making your own meal on site with a stove.