The trip

LEVEL ***          

Elevation: + 800m average per day.
Walking time: 5 - 7 hours average per day.
Type of trek: mountain route with no technical difficulty.

You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, cycling, from 3 to 4 hours a week. Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

The roadbook provides sufficient information on the itinerary of your hike. However, it is essential to be able to read an IGN 1:25,000 map and to be sufficiently autonomous in the mountains to be able to tackle the itinerary with confidence, whatever the weather (fog, snow, etc.). Guiding is not included in the self-guided package. You will be crossing areas with no telephone network. For your own safety, you may wish to bring along a radio of the latest generation telephone with satellite connection.

Please note: some névés will be present on the paths until mid-June, in particular on the North slopes. High mountain boots, gaiters and walking poles are essential. Be prepared!

This trip is organised in collaboration with our local partners, who share our commitment to offering you an authentic holiday.

ROAD BOOK

Your road book will be sent to you by post on receipt of payment of the balance of your stay. It includes:

- A route book,
- A set of IGN maps,
- A itinerary sheet with a list of accommodation,
- Luggage tags, if you have booked this option,
- Access to the digital application downloadable onto your smartphone.

For all bookings made less than 3 weeks before departure, paper travel documents cannot be sent. Only the digital version will be made available.

ACCOMMODATION

Depending on the chosen option:
CLASSIC in a gîte: shared room for 4 to 12 people, bed linen and towels are not provided (liner required), bathroom facilities are on the landing.
COMFORT in a gîte: double room or room with 2 beds according to your choice and availability, sheets and towels are not provided (liner required), bathroom facilities are on the landing.
HOTEL SERVICES: Private room, private bathroom, bed linen and towels provided.

INTERNAL TRANSFERS

For the 7-day version, no transfers.
For the 6-day version: 5-minute transfer between l'Echalp and Abriès.

MEALS

Breakfasts and dinners are provided in each accommodation (except dinner in Ceillac on the versions in gîte) .
Picnics are not included. Picnics can be booked at the accommodation (option to be added). Picnics can also be booked with the accommodation providers on arrival for the following day. There are small shops in the villages where you can buy supplies.

Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

N.B.: for the stay in Ceillac, bookings at the Gîte des Baladins are on bed and breakfast. For bookings in other accommodation in the village, dinner will automatically be added at a supplement of €28 per person.

MAPS

IGN Top 25 - 3637 OT MONT VISO et 3537 ET GUILLESTRE

Practical information

DEPARTURE

Start of the hike in Ville-Vieille.

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

BY TRAIN
Please consult the SNCF when you register.
Montdauphin-Guillestre station, Briançon line (Hautes-Alpes).
For Montdauphin/Château-Queyras shuttle bus timetables, contact "05 voyageurs" on 04.92.502.505 or online.

BY CAR
To help you plan your journey, we recommend that you obtain information about your itinerary from the various websites:
www.viamichelin.fr or www.mappy.fr
Free, unguarded parking in Château-Queyras, close to the residential area.

End of the hike in Ville-Vieille where you will find your luggage at the Hotel Guilazur from 4pm.

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances, we can replace your personal civil liability.
The repatriation insurance EUROP ASSISTANCE that we offer is dedicated to French speaking people living in Europe. If it is not your case, we advise you to subscribe to another travel insurance which will cover you in case of injury and repatriation during your trek.

If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

CONTACT US

If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Lightweight down jacket
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches (0,4 to 0,5L)
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

Your baggage will be transported daily between accommodation by our logistics vehicle. You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag with all your possessions inside, no heavier than 12kg. Your bag has to be carried everyday by the the driver to refuges, which access is not always easy! Luggage which is too big and too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers!