The Queyras

The Queyras

Located to the South-East of Briançon, close to the Italian border, lies the Queyras, a remote area accessed in winter through the Combe du Queyras, and during the summer by the Izoard and Agnel passes. The original relief and sunny climate combine to create a privileged region where Alpine and Mediterranean vegetation coexist. All the villages have managed to maintain their authentic character. You will discover rustic houses that reflect the harshness of life at this altitude – Saint Véran’s altitude is more than 2000 meters – all ornamented with beautiful sundials. On your way there, you will appreciate the freshness of a mountain stream or spring, the beauty of the mountain lakes or the simplicity of a tiny chapel built in a secluded but breathtaking site. If you are courageous enough to walk to the top of the hills, you will be rewarded by discovering the most wonderful panoramas.

ECO’: Half-board accommodation in hotels with all the facilities

STANDARD : accommodation in 2 star hotels with terroir dinners

Eco’ tour description

Day 1 : Arrival at Aiguilles.
Day 2 : Aiguilles – Ristolas (7.30 hours of walk).
Day 3 : Ristolas – Le Refuge Agnel – St Veran (8.30)
via Agnel pass and refuge
Day 4 : St Veran – Ceillac (6.30)
Day 5 : Boucle autour de Ceillac (7.00)
Day 6 : Ceillac- Chateau Ville Vieille (6.00)
Day 7 : Chateau Ville V. – La Chalp (Arvieux) (7.00)
Day 8 : La Chalp. Tour ends after breakfast

Standard tour description

Day 1: Arrival at Aiguilles
Day 2: Aiguilles – Abriés (7.30 hour walk)
Day 3: L’Echalp – Saint Véran via col Agnel (pass) (5.30 hour walk)
Day 4: Saint Véran – Ceillac (6.30 hour walk)
Day 5: Round walk on summits and passes around Ceillac (7 hour walk)
Day 6: Ceillac – Château Ville Vieille (6 hour walk)
Day 7: Château Ville Vieille – La Chalp (Arvieux) (7hour walk)
Day 8: La Chalp – End of the tour
                transfer by taxi to Montdauphin rail station or Aiguilles

What’s included?

• Accomodation and breakfast
• Dinners according to description and selected range of services
• Hotel to hotel luggage transfer along the trail.
• A set of maps (1/25 000 scale) with the route marked on and detailed route notes describing the trail.
• A daily itinerary together with information about facilities and places of interest along the trail.
• Emergency assistance in English