The trip

LEVEL ***          

Elevation: + 900m average per day.
Walking time: 5 - 7 hours average per day.
Type of trek: mountain route with no technical difficulty.

ROAD BOOK

Before departure, we send you a travel folder containing: 
- 2 IGN TOP 25 maps with the route highlighted ;
- 1 road-book containing all the information necessary for the trek ;
- 1 waterproof map holder ;
- Accommodation list.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

Two options:
Without baggage transport: you carry your baggage.
With baggage transport: your baggage is transported daily by a vehicle.

ACCOMMODATION

CLASSIC
5 night in refuge or gite in dormitory or in room.
COMFORT
5 nights in hotel or gite in a bedroom for 2 people

All accomodations offer hot shower.

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.
Picnics are not included and can be pre-ordered in each accommodation the day before.
You can buy supplies in the local shops (day 1,2,4 and 5).

PERSONALISED TOURS

We can personalise a tour according to your requirements (number of days, participants, level of route, accommodation, etc.)

MAPS

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

Practical information

DEPARTURE

From 20 of June to 20 of September.

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Start of the trek at Monta car park, above Abries.

BY TRAIN
The Queyras region is served by Montdauphin-Guillestre train station, line Paris - Gap and then regular buses serving the different valleys.
Timetables must be checked on SNCF / Autocars Imbert

BY CAR
Abries is at 35km from Guillestre. Car park available at the start of the trek at La Monta.

CAR-SHARING
Get in touch with some people to share their lift! Here are some websites :
Blablacar ; Covoiturage libre ; La roue verte

End point in La Monta in the afternoon.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

Hotel Edelweiss : 04 92 46 71 09
Gîte L’Ancolie Bleue : 04 92 20 54 42
Office de Tourisme d’Abriès : 04 92 46 72 26

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 & baggage

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
• 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
• 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 10kg. 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!

If you wish to prolong your holiday, we can safely hold another bag for you which you may leave with us at the departure point and it will be deposited at the end point with your other baggage.