ULTIMATE ADVENTURE CAMP
Summer action vacation of your dreams in the French Alps!
La Grave, France
About
Are you looking for a different style of vacation? Do you get bored if you do the same activity everyday? Or do you just want to explore as many of the amazing options the mountains have to offer us in a week? Then this Ultimate Adventure Camp is perfect for you!
La Grave is located in a prime location to explore many activities in a week, maximizing your experience. On the edge of the Parc National des Ecrins, the view of La Meije and the glaciers lingering above will inspire you from the moment you arrive.
How it works
The Ultimate Adventure Camp is entirely customizable to your private group. We have a menu of activities to choose from, all listed below. You and your friends and/or family come for as many days as you would like, 5 days is recommended. You pick which activities interest you and then we decide with the weather and conditions while you’re here. Or you can let us design the week for you if you prefer to sit back and let us decide. We will show you and your group a vacation you will never forget!
Activity Menu
Pick a different activity everyday or you can do some for multiple days. You get to dream up your best week!
Rock climbing
Less than 10 minutes from La Grave is our local rock climbing crag. Here, we will go over the basics of rock climbing: knots, equipment, belaying, efficient movement, rappelling, and an introduction to multi pitch climbs if there is interest. Depending on the level of the group, there are perfect beginner climbs and plenty of challenging routes.
Via Ferrata
Italian for “iron path,” this activity dates back to the First World War, when several pathways of iron were built on cliff-sides in the Dolomites to help move troops through steep mountainous terrain. No via ferrata is the same, but each one is a combination of cables, ladders, and bars bolted onto a mountain side. While clipping yourself to its safety cables, you remain secure while reaching great and exposed heights. In La Grave, we have one just next to a waterfall. After topping out we will hike just a bit farther to the Refuge des Clots for a nice late lunch before we hike back to the car.
Alpine Climbing
The main lift in La Grave is called the Télépherique. We will take this up to 3200m/10,500ft where we will arrive at the Glacier de la Girose. While touring the glacier, we will walk over crevasses, crampon on dry ice, and learn the basics of glaciology and glacier rope travel. If the group has the appropriate level, we will attempt to summit the Rateau Ouest (3769m/12,365ft) or the Pic de La Grave (3667m/12,030ft), both spectacular alpine peaks that involve steeper snow and an ideal first alpine rock ridge.
Mountain Biking
There are excellent trails for every ability. We can gain elevation with our legs, or with the help of a shuttle, or with the assistance of an electric bike. We also have an experts only downhill trail from the top of the Télépherique all the way down to town, a 1750m/5,742ft descent that rides right next to the glacier! Get ready for one of the most scenic rides of your life.
Canyoning
This sport is unique in that it combines water skills and climbing knowledge. Much more engaging than at first glance, we will enter a river canyon and descend our way through its natural path. We will rappel waterfalls, toboggan down natural rock waterslides, and have the occasional (and optional) cliff jump into a pool. Its one of the more unique and fun activities to try at least once in your life!
Alpine Hiking
Enjoy some of the most beautiful views in the Alps while enjoying the peace and quiet of the trails surrounding La Grave. There are options to reach a summit, or loop around an incredible plateau facing glaciers, or even visit a mountain hut for lunch or stay the evening. The options are endless!
Supported road biking
Ride one of the nearby world famous climbs: Col du Galibier, Col de l’Izoard, La Bérarde, or Alpe d’Huez. These epic mountain climbs will test your legs and endurance while you enjoy incredible views. We will bring you to the best starting point for the climb and then drive a support vehicle for you to carry any needed equipment and extra jackets and food. During the day, we will pick a meeting point where we will prepare a delicious picnic for you to enjoy. After you have succeeded the climb and enjoyed an exhilarating descent, we will drive the group back to La Grave.
Itinerary:
All activities are customizable, this is just a proposed itinerary.
Day 0: Arrive in La Grave and enjoy a welcome dinner together!
Day 1: Rock Climbing
Day 2: Via Ferrata
Day 3: Mountain Biking
Day 4: Canyoning
Day 5: Alpine Climbing and farewell dinner!
Pricing
All included 5 day Camp:
Starting at 2000 € per person (4 participants)
Included:
5 days professional mountain instruction and guidance with a certified IFMGA Mountain Guide, Mountain Bike Guide, or Canyoning Guide
6 nights of lodging at the Castillan Hotel with breakfast included
Welcome and farewell dinners
Transportation during the camp
Lift tickets during the week
Use of some equipment such as backpack, harness, slings, carabiners, ropes, and belay devices. There are some activities we can lend equipment, and others that it is necessary to rent. Once the activities are chosen, we can clarify what we are able to lend and what you will need to rent.
Not Included:
Travel to La Grave
Lunches, dinners, and beverages during the week
Any additional rental equipment if needed (such as bikes, helmets, rock climbing shoes)
Travel and rescue insurance (recommended)
5 day camp à la carte:
Starting at 700 € per person (with 4 participants)
Included:
5 days professional mountain instruction and guidance with a certified IFMGA Mountain Guide, Mountain Bike Guide, or Canyoning Guide
Transportation during the camp
Use of some equipment such as backpack, harness, slings, carabiners, ropes, and belay devices. There are some activities we can lend equipment, and others that it is necessary to rent. Once the activities are chosen, we can clarify what we are able to lend and what you will need to rent.
Not Included:
Travel to La Grave
Lodging and meals
Lift tickets
Any additional rental equipment if needed (such as bikes, helmets, rock climbing shoes)
Travel and rescue insurance (recommended)
