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Enjoy the region's nature and architectural heritage with this 7-day Queyras Valley hiking trip with UIMLA-certified mountain leader Nicolas.


MOUNTAIN RANGES

Alps

DURATION

7 Days

OFFER PERIOD

Jun - Sep

FITNESS LEVEL

any

SKILL LEVEL

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

Description

With this incredible 7-day Queyras Valley hiking tour, you'll get to see all of the region's highlights — and even some of its little secrets — in the company of a local guide!

This regional park, huddled along the Italian border, is home to both beautiful, unspoiled nature and amazing, centuries-old built heritage. During the tour, you'll have the chance to enjoy both!

Along the way, we'll be walking close to Mount Viso (3841 meters), the highest summit in the southern Alps. Known as the "stone giant", this imposing peak will be always in sight, guiding our path.

We'll also enjoy the area's protected flora and fauna and discover its centuries-old architectural heritage. The Queyras Valley has everything for an incredible week of hiking.

Additionally, our stay at Chianale, one of the most charming villages in the Piedmont region, will be your own little Italian escapade!

A good fitness level is necessary for this Queyras Valley hiking tour. However, I will keep a rather slow pace for you to be able to discover the region without getting exhausted! Do take into account, nevertheless, that the trip involves from 5 to 7 hours of walking per day. Some days also involve important altitude changes.

You can choose between staying at a B&B or, if you prefer to have some added comfort, staying in a hotel. Please refer to the extra information section for more details.

If you don't have the time for this amazing 7-day trip, please check out my 1-day hike in the Queyras Valley. It's a great way to see some of the park's main highlights in a short time!

Come enjoy the best of the Queyras Valley. I'm a local guide and know this area like the the palm of my hand. I can let you in to some of its best-kept secrets! Contact me and we'll start planning for an amazing week together.

Itinerary

Day 1: From Ville-Vieille (1400m) to Ceillac (1640m)

A gentle first day to warm up a bit!

D+950m, D-850. Walking time: 5.5 hours

Day 2: From Ceillac to Saint-Véran (2020m)

D+1000m, D-800m, D+150m.

Walking time: 6.5 hours

Day 3: From Saint-Véran to Chianale, Italy (1820m)

D+750m, D-1200m Walking time: 6 hours

Day 4: From Chianale to the Mont Viso mountain hut

D+1050 m, -450 m
Walking time: 6 hours

Day 5: From the Mont Viso mountain hut (2460 m) to Ristolas (1750 m)

D+350 m, D-1150 m
Walking time: 5 hours

Day 6: From Abries to the Fonts de Cervières mountain hut (2040m)

D+1040m, D-860m.
Time walking: 6.5 hours

Day 7: From Les Fonts de Cervières to Ville-Vieille (1400m)

D+650m, D-1290m Time walking: 5.5 hours.

Details

More info

  • This trip is organized in partnership with Destination Queyras.

  • Price is €645 to €675 per person, depending on the week (June to September) if you choose the B&B option (from 4 to 13 participants). If you prefer to stay in a hotel, price is €715 (from 6 to 12 participants).

  • Price does not include alcoholic drinks or travel insurance.

  • Your luggage (everything you won't need during the day) will be transported by taxi from one stage to the next.

Please note the personal equipment you will need to bring with you:

For the hike: • A medium sized backpack (30L minimum advised) • Warm clothes. • Walking shorts or trousers • High waterproof hiking boots • Gourd, knife, plastic box and cutlery • Small emergency kit • Waterproof jacket • Big plastic bag to protect anything that could get wet in case of rain

For the night: • Spare clothes • Towels • Torch lamp • Sleeping liner • Light shoes

Meeting point

Hotel “le Guilazur” in Ville-Vieille

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