Plateau d'Emparis

Emparis in refuge (Level 1) / NUNAM Aventures

Written by: Lagoped

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Perched on the Emparis plateau, facing the legendary glaciers of La Meije, this stage is a gentle immersion to support the fundamentals of autonomous hiking. Between high-altitude steppes and mirror lakes, you will learn to read a map, anticipate the weather, and manage your effort, while testing your technical equipment.

adventure schedule

  • Day 0: (1 week before) Pre-adventure video call, roundtable, general presentation, focus on equipment and digital tools
  • Day 1: Immersion, ascent to the plateau, and educational workshops
  • Day 2: Summit or plateau tour, autonomy and safety
  • Day 3: Improvement, safety, and review

main objectives

  • Prepare a simple summer hike including: route, terrain, and weather.
  • Choose suitable equipment and optimize backpack weight management.
  • Recognize environmental issues and adopt best practices to respect the natural environment.
  • Identify risks: safety, communication, conduct in case of emergency.
  • Manage water, food, effort, pace, and logistics over 3 days.

highlights

  • Unique base camp (refuge)
  • Fun workshops: orientation, weather, safety, equipment, environment
  • Supervised by a state-certified mountain guide.

PROGRESSION

This course is offered in 4 progressive levels, deepening themes, increasing difficulty and adventure, and including specific features.

  • LEVEL 1: Refuge Adventure
  • LEVEL 2: Bivouac Trekking
  • LEVEL 3: MUL UltraLight Hiking
  • LEVEL 4: Winter

practical information

When? from 06/20/2026 to 06/22/2026

Where? Emparis, departure from Bourg-d'Oisans

Price? €400 per person

Number of people? 6 to 12 people

Level: Easy