Snow report Ecrins, 04/09/2017
Skitouren um la Meije bei guten Frühjahrsbedingungen
Ecrins
Snow condition
Snow quality
Overall impression
Snow condition
From the parking lot behind Pont d'Arsine up to 2000 m virtually snow-free. It takes a good 1 hour on foot. After that, the snow cover is quite good. The classic Tour de la Meije is now very popular. The surrounding variants are less frequented. From the Tabuchet glacier you can still get quite far down to la Grave with a 20-minute carry.
Snow quality
Fine conditions from 2500 m, mostly still untracked. There is no more powder but homogeneous snow conditions. Only exposed climbs like Col du Pave are a little icy.
Risks
The daytime warming has been clearly noticeable recently and the window of opportunity to catch good and safe conditions is quite short. Good timing and getting up early are a must.
Overall impression
Good spring conditions in great alpine surroundings. The Refuge du Pave is unhosted and quite easy even by French standards, but perfectly adequate. The Tour de la Meije via the Col du Pave is a varied alternative to the Telepherique ascent.
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