Pré de Madame Carle & Glacier Blanc Trail
Pré de Madame Carle – Glacier Blanc
The classic hike in Écrins National Park, from the glacial valley meadow to the Glacier Blanc tongue and the refuge beneath the Barre des Écrins.
Pré de Madame Carle sits at the head of the Vallouise valley at about 1,874 meters. It is one of the most popular entrances to Écrins National Park and is surrounded by the Glacier Blanc and Glacier Noir. From the parking area, a trail climbs about 700 meters to the Refuge du Glacier Blanc, a 4–5 hour round trip, with close views of the glacier tongue and the Barre des Écrins (4,102 meters), one of the highest peaks in the French Alps. Parking is paid in summer. It is about 50 minutes’ drive from Briançon.
Opening hours
All day in summer
Nearby sights
- Ailefroide
- Lac de l'Eychauda
- Les Grands Bains du Monêtier
- Col du Lautaret & Jardin Alpin
- Col du Galibier
- Lac du Pontet
- Serre Chevalier
- La Grave & Glaciers de la Meije Cable Car