The Ecrins is a magical place, big mountains with a remote feel and few people there in winter. Arguably its much better suited to ski touring than Mont Blanc range with a lot more terrain in the 30-40 degree range. In total I spent 2 months there with a road trip south to the beach at Nice through the beautiful provencal village Entrevaux.
Quiet lanes in La Grave
Ice climbing in Vallon de Diable.
A busy day at La Grave
Kiting at Col de Lauteret
La Grave
Briancon’s fort. 
The Davin Couloir
Looking up the Davin. 
Sunsets near Dignes les Bains
The strip at Nice
Entrevaux
La Meije 
Ice in La Grave
Old La Grave
Trous de La Mouche – road trip to Les Aravis
Glacier Blanc Hut
En Route to Domes de Neige des Ecrins
Ailefroide with its winter coat
Cheeky locals
In the Davin
Traversing Dome Monetier
Ross Hewitt Guiding 
