{"id":46124,"date":"2025-07-22T09:06:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T07:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paysdesecrins.com\/must-see-sites\/barre-des-ecrins\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T16:13:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T14:13:57","slug":"barre-des-ecrins","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.paysdesecrins.com\/en\/i-choose\/must-see-sites\/barre-des-ecrins\/","title":{"rendered":"Barre des \u00c9crins"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Barre des \u00c9crins <\/em>A summit, a myth, a roof at 4,102 meters…
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With its 4,102 m altitude, the Barre des \u00c9crins is the emblematic summit of the massif. Invisible from the valley, it is revealed only to those who dare to venture into the high mountains. To get there: head for the Pr\u00e9 de Madame Carle, then the Blanc glacier… accompanied by a guide. <\/p>\n\n

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A multi-stage climb<\/h3><\/div>
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  • Departure from the Pr\u00e9 de Madame Carle (1874 m), accessible by car or shuttle from Ailefroide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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    • Follow the marked trail to the Glacier Blanc hut (2542 m), passing by Tuckett Lake. Glacial atmosphere guaranteed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The next day, climb to the \u00c9crins refuge (3170 m), a strategic base camp facing La Barre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The summit is reached at daybreak, roped up, crampons on your feet, with 1000 m of difference in altitude to climb. An adventure reserved for well-prepared mountaineers. <\/li>\n<\/ul>

      Preparation & Safety<\/h3><\/div>
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      • Book a mountain guide: safety, supervision and transmission are part of the trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Equipment: helmet, rope, crampons, ice axe, warm and suitable clothing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Physical condition: good endurance + altitude training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Acclimatization: plan 2 nights around 2,500 m to avoid altitude sickness.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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