Sometimes called little Switzerland, the Queyras region is known above all for its high villages, its larch forests and its wide mountain pastures. On the edge of the Italian border, this massif benefits from the coolness of the mountains and the blue sky of the Southern Alps. There are more than 300 days of sunshine per year! On the border, the imposing Mount Viso (3841 m), the 2nd Italian summit, rises.
Here nature is wild and preserved by the Regional Natural Park: numerous high altitude lakes, rare floral species, abundant mountain fauna (hares, marmots, chamois, eagles and even wolves...).
This stay is for you who love hiking through the wide open spaces and mountain lakes reflecting the surrounding peaks.
Dates | Status | Prices | |
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From 24/09/23 to 30/09/23 |
Guaranteed departure | 675 € | Book online |
From 01/10/23 to 07/10/23 |
Open departure | 675 € | Book online |
From 08/10/23 to 14/10/23 |
Open departure | 675 € | Book online |
From 15/10/23 to 21/10/23 |
Open departure | 675 € | Book online |
From 21/10/23 to 27/10/23 |
Guaranteed departure | 675 € | Book online |
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Contact us !WELCOME AND INSTALLATION
Welcome from 5pm in your accommodation. If you arrive earlier, in the afternoon, free walk in the village or on the old canal of Pierre Grosse. Presentation of the stay around 19h then dinner.
EYCHASSIER LAKE - FOREANT LAKE - EGORGEOUX LAKE
From the Agnel hut, we will go towards the small pass of Eychassier to discover just behind the intimate lakes of the same name. Then we’ll head to this fabulous valley of lakes, with the great lakes Foréant and Egorgéoux. Terminus at L'Échalp.
Dinner and night at the chalet la Vie Sauvage
5 hours walk. Altitude difference: + 600 m/ - 600 m
SOULIERS LAKE
From the small isolated village of Souliers, beautiful climb in the pastoral valley to reach the borders of the Briançonnaises dominated by the famous Grand Rochebrune. The lake of Souliers, like a precious stone nestled in its case will be conducive to a refreshing break (plan the jerseys). The climb of the ridge of Cote Belle will satisfy the strongest, in search of beautiful panoramas. Descent on Souliers by the Crests of Glaisettes.
Dinner and night at the chalet la Vie Sauvage
5.30 hours walk. Altitude difference: + 750 m/ - 750 m
SAINTE-ANNE AND MIROIR LAKE
Classic in the Queyras, but you never get tired of it... Lakes Sainte-Anne and Miroir, two opposite, one mineral, nestled at the foot of the Font Sancte and the other, bordered by its lawns and pines. The strongest will be able to discover a more intimate lake, that of the Rouites.
Dinner and night at the chalet la Vie Sauvage
5 hours walk. Altitude difference: + 650 m/ - 550 m
NEAL LAKES
Departure from the foot of the Col de l'Izoard, towards one of the most beautiful alpine pastures of this natural park of Queyras. A quiet climb in the middle of the chalets of Clapeyto lined with flowering meadows where it will not be uncommon to cross the mouflon. After passing through a myriad of small lakes where the linaigrettes blossom cheerfully, the Néal pass opens a distant horizon on the massif des Écrins and the lake just below.
Dinner and night at the chalet la Vie Sauvage
5 hours walk. Altitude difference: + 750 m/ - 300 m
DEPARTURE FOR 2 DAYS OF HIKING AT THE REFUGE DE LA BLANCHE
We move on the wide border ridges between France and Italy. The two Blanchet lakes offered us landscapes of magnificent high mountains... photographers will have a great time. Descent on the refuge de la Blanche nestled at the edge of its lake.
Dinner and night at the refuge de la Blanche
5.5 hours walk. Altitude difference: + 600 m/ - 400 m
DESCENT ON SAINT-VERAN
At the very beginning of the morning, we leave this high border valley to reach the village of Saint-Véran in balcony on the valley of Aigues. Picnic in Saint-Véran or on the terrace of the Chalet Vie Sauvage, possibility to leave the stay around 12 pm.
2h30 walk. Altitude difference: + 0 m/ - 400 m
Medium level
Altitude of accommodation: 1800 m
Walking time : between 4 and 6 hours per day
Average positive elevation: 600m to 800m per day
Maximum elevation: 950 m
Maximum altitude of passage: 3000 m
Type of terrain : trails and varied easy medium mountain terrain..
The tour has been developed along with our local partners who are very mindful about organising an authentic journey.
Group from 2 to 15 people supervised by a qualified montain leader.
5 nights in a cosy gite, in room of 3 or 4 people.
1 night in a heated refuge, in rooms of 3 to 6 places, provide your bag sheet.
Hot shower every day.
Extra cost for a double room (subject to availability): 70€ / person for 5 nights
Extra cost for a single room : 90€ / person for 5 nights
ACCESS TO THE STARTING POINT
Meeting at 7pm at the accomodation to meet your guide and the rest of the group. Arrival possible from 5pm.
A private shuttle will pick you up free of charge from Molines station (bus station "Ville Vieille") to take you to the accommodation: regular shuttle times from Montdauphin-Guillestre station to Molines.
BY TRAIN
Night train:
Line from Paris (Austerlitz station) to Montdauphin-Guillestre, runs every day of the year (trains sometimes have a late display: often within 3 weeks before departure).
Day train from Paris to Montdauphin:
TGV line from Paris (Lyon station) to Valence then TER line from Valence to Montdauphin-Guillestre.
BY CAR
From Grenoble, 2 routes are possible to reach Guillestre:
- Via Gap
- Via the Col du Lautaret and Briançon.
Attention: the passes of the Izoard, Agnel and Galibier are closed in winter. Some sites or GPS plan to get you there, but access is completely impossible. Similarly, do not take the options through the Fréjus and Oulx tunnel which are much longer and very expensive.
Inquire about the road condition of the pass at 04 92 24 44 44 (answering machine).
If you arrive by car you will have to park in the parking lot of the tourist office of Château Ville Vieille. Three shuttles per day are planned: 4 pm, 5 pm and 6 pm. You must call once you arrive at the car park: 04 92 46 71 72.
In order to plan your route, we advise you to inquire about your route:
www.viamichelin.fr, www.mappy.fr
End of the stay in early afternoon in Prats Hauts.
The Chalet in Prat Hauts (same accommodation as during the stay):
If you are late please let us know as soon as possible : +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07
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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.