Ski a spectacular 5-day circuit from Névache through the Cerces massif, with high cols, remote alpine refuges and the ascent of Mont Thabor as one of the trip’s standout days.
Location: Névache Southern French Alps
Set out from Névache on a 5-day guided hut-to-hut ski touring circuit through the Massif des Cerces, with the ascent of Mont Thabor at 3,178m as one of the highlights of the journey. This rewarding route links high mountain cols, quiet valleys and traditional refuges, offering a true backcountry experience in one of the most varied and beautiful ski touring areas of the Southern French Alps.
The route forms a natural circuit through varied alpine terrain, from broad open valleys and frozen lakes to steeper slopes and more committing passes. Each day brings a new stage of the journey, with the chance to travel deeper into the mountains and experience the quiet rhythm of refuge-to-refuge touring.
Led by a UIAGM-qualified mountain guide, the itinerary remains flexible so that each day can be adapted to the weather, snow conditions and the group. Evenings are spent in welcoming mountain huts, where hearty meals, shared stories and simple alpine hospitality are all part of the experience. Starting and finishing in Névache and easily accessed from Briançon, this small-group trip combines a classic Cerces circuit with the added reward of summiting Mont Thabor along the way.
This trip is ideal for intermediate ski tourers looking for a rewarding multi-day adventure in a high alpine setting.
You’ll enjoy this holiday if you:
This trip is not suitable for beginners. You should be prepared for sustained physical effort and the commitment of travelling between refuges each day.
Stay in mountain refuges that help sustain remote alpine communities and traditional ways of life.
Travel in a small group of up to 6 per guide, and reach the trip easily by train via Briançon, with a 3% discount for lower-impact travel.
Explore the mountains under your own power, enjoying a low-impact way to experience the Alps.
You need to get to Névache for this trip which is a small village accessible by bus from Briançon. We can give you the bus times and help you plan your journey once you have booked.
Briançon is a fascinating town with its Vauban fortress situated in the heart of the southern French Alps and well worth a visit if you want to extend your trip.
By Train
By Plane:
From Turin Airport (Italy)
If you're flying into Turin Airport, there are transfers directly to Briançon with Linkbus or you can reach Briançon via public transport by getting the train from Turin Caselle Airport to Torino Porta Susa station and then from there to Oulx-Cesana-Clavière-Sestrières where there is a regular bus to Briançon.
From Marseille Airport:
From Marseille airport you can get the shuttle to the main Marseille St Charles station and then the train to Briançon from there (see above). A long but beautiful journey!
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