Meije Orientale (3,891m)

La Meije Orientale (East Meije) is the easiest of the three peaks of La Meije. Its summit offers a remarkable view of the Doigt de Dieu (Finger of God, the central peak) and the arêtes of La Meije. An arête of unrivalled grandeur on an iconic peak in the

Sunrise at the Refuge de l'Aigle, the imposing glacial ambience, the distant view of Mont Blanc, an arête of perfect snow... all combine to create a sense of harmony with the elements. The approach to La Grande Meije is a life-changing experience, a step towards self-reliance, a high-altitude journey. Everything that makes up mountaineering and the commitment it requires are united in this goal.

Leaving Villar-d'Arène, the climb to the Aigle refuge and its rocky crag is made up of steep switchbacks. The climb takes you successively across the Glacier du Bec, the Bec de l'Homme and the Glacier du Tabuchet. 
The second stage allows you to climb the Meije Orientale and enjoy its magnificent panorama before take the same route back down to Villar-d'Arène as on the outward journey.