photo An igloo village right at the very heart of the Ubaye Valley mountains


 
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Escapade An igloo village right at the very heart of the Ubaye Valley mountains


PRACTICAL INFORMATION

The Ubaye Mountains
Adventure School (GEIE)
37, rue Manuel BP 3
04400 Barcelonette

A weekend full of only 2 hours drive from the house scenery, anyone? In this case, prepare your backpack, we start pourdans the winter sports resort of Sauze in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to spend a night in an igloo!


In winter, you are at the heart of a vast circular glacier, the ideal setting for cross-country skiing or rambling in snow shoes. You enter the Haute Provence Alp territory to discover one of the most original sites ever viewed...



The igloo village of Inuksuk


The village of Inuksuk is made up of 6 igloos which blend into the snowy, icy countryside, 2,000 metres above sea level.

The igloos measure between 2 and 3.5 metres in diameter by 1.5 metres in height and can each accommodate 2 to 4 people. 18 people in total can therefore stay in this unusual little village.

Each igloo is closed by a small wooden door, a canvas sheet covers the ground to ensure proper insulation and thick mattresses ensure maximum nocturnal comfort. The Cosy igloo for 2 people with twin duvets covered with an animal skin drape along with colourful pillow cases and candles ensure a romantic atmosphere. The Ryad igloo is decorated in a highly spiritual manner and can accommodate 2 to 4 people. To always feel warm, three layers of clothing are necessary : a thermal vest + polar sweater + jacket.

A high altitude wooden chalet situated at 150 metres serves as camp base and restaurant for more safety and a real-life Norwegian bath tub heated up to 37° is there to provide you with even more comfort.


28 Janvier 2015 - Berengere

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