The trip

LEVEL **

Altitude of accommodation: 1000 m
Duration of the stages: 3h30 to 6h per day
Average positive altitude difference: 600 m per day
Maximum altitude difference: 750 m
Maximum crossing altitude: 1930 m
Nature of the terrain: on trails and varied terrain easy to medium mountain. Passage in tunnels, Secured metalic stairs. Little exposure to vertigo but some passages in rocks. Depending on the weather, the guide may also have to modify the stages (rain, hot weather, etc.). Slippery passages on some stages should be avoided in rainy weather.

Trip in collaboration with partners.

PHYSICAL CONDITION

This stay requires a good general form.
Your physical preparation will facilitate your stay and allow you to enjoy it all the more. To prepare, we recommend regular walking, jogging, cycling or any other sport.

FRAMING

Number of participants between 5 and 15 people supervised by a qualified professional (mountain guide).

Practical information

ACCESS TO THE STARTING POIN

By car:
Reception in Moustiers Sainte Marie at 15:30 in the car-pool parking lot. The «carpool parking» of Moustiers is located at the west entrance of Moustiers, on the road of Riez (RD952). This parking is free and not guarded.
From Aix-Marseille take the A51 motorway to the Manosque exit.
From Lyon (334km 4h30): A 48 to Grenoble (100 km, 1 h) then RN 75 to Sisteron then A51 motorway to the exit Manosque. Manosque, follow the direction of Valensole then Moustiers. Carpool parking is on the access road to Moustiers from Manosque, 500 meters after the Total station on your left.
More information on www.viamichelin.fr 

By train:
Easy access from Paris TGV in 4h30. Transfer from Manosque station possible by taxi or with your companion (mobility package: 40€/person to book at registration, your guide or a taxi will pick you up at 2:30pm at Manosque station)

INTERNAL TRANSFERS

The few trips to the start of the hikes will be made with the personal vehicles of each of the participants. Small trips every day of about 10 minutes and a maximum of 60 kilometers over the week. For people arriving by train, we offer a mobility package for 40€per person, for maximum 8 participants on the group (1 minibus 9 places driven by the attendant). 

Dispersion at 15:30 from the fishermen’s trail. Or around 16:30 at the SNCF station in Manosque if you have chosen the "mobility pack" option. 

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 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.