The trip

LEVEL **

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. 

GUIDING

Group from 2 to 15 people supervised by a qualified montain leader.

ACCOMMODATION

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

Practical information

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.

ACCOMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR STAY

The Chalet in Prat Hauts (same accommodation as during the stay):

• From 60€/ person in half board in room to share (room of 3 or 4 people)
• 70€/ person with half board in room for 2 persons
• 90€ in single room with half board

CONTACT US

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

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 and highly walking poles 
• 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.