The Gébroulaz glacier

Glacier trekking on the Gébroulaz glacier is an incredible way to discover the wonders of nature in the mountains. It's a unique experience that takes you behind the scenes of glaciers, away from the beaten track, to discover the secrets of ice and snow.

With an experienced guide, you can explore crevasses, seracs and glacier slopes while learning about glacier geology, safety techniques and the risks involved in walking on ice. You can also enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and take some great photos.

Who is this tour for?

Ice walking on the Gébroulaz glacier is a physical activity that requires a good level of fitness. It is aimed at experienced mountain sports enthusiasts. This hike can be adapted for children aged 11 and over, without the ascent of the col, if they are capable of walking for 5 hours on fairly easy terrain.

What equipment should I bring?

It is important to wear warm clothing and appropriate footwear for walking on ice. Mountain guides can provide boots with crampons and harness, an ice axe and a helmet.

Who should you do this ice walk with?

Maison des guides et de la montagne Val Thorens

1011, 3 Vallées building

73 440 Val Thorens

☎️06 63 81 53 41

https://www.ski-tour-guide.com/randonnee-glaciaire-col-ou-mont-de-gebroulaz-3511-m/?utm_source=easyvoyage

The Gébroulaz glacier is a must for ski touring and off-piste skiing enthusiasts. The glacier is accessible by cable car from Méribel via the summit of Val Thorens, and thanks to its high altitude, you can enjoy optimum skiing conditions for most of the year.

Off-piste skiing on the Gébroulaz glacier is a unique experience, offering the chance to discover little-frequented itineraries.

After an hour's ascent in skins, there are several options open to you:

• Descend into the Tueda nature reserve to reach Lac de Tueda in Méribel
• Descend onto the glacier, then put on your skins again to reach the Borgnes glacier and ski back down to Méribel.
• Reach Pralognan la Vanoise with a breathtaking view of the mountain and even the possibility of seeing some ibex and chamois with a taxi ride back.

Who is this activity for?

Experienced skiers and children over 16 with off-piste skiing experience.

What equipment should I bring?

Your ski touring equipment, avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe will be provided by the guides.

Who can I ski with on the Gébroulaz glacier?

The Méribel 3 Vallées Guide Bureau

Méribel ice rink

Route de la Chaudanne

73 550 Méribel Centre

☎️ 06 43 89 72 91

https://guides-meribel.com/boutique/ski-hors-piste/gebroulaz-limmanquable/?utm_source=easyvoyage

💰Price:

600€ with a guide for up to 6 people.

In summer, hike up to the glacier

This hike is considered to be very difficult and takes around 4? hours to complete.

You leave Pralognan-la-Vanoise from the Pont de Pêche car park. You will first head towards the Péclet-Polset refuge and walk for 2? hours. After a short break to refill your water bottle, you can reach the Lac Blanc, just 10 minutes away, and then join the path that takes you to the foot of the glacier. Be careful, the ground is very slippery and some sections are tricky.

Return along the same path.

If you're lucky, you may spot a few marmots.