Snowshoeing Program in Queyras

We will meet at the hotel at Aiguilles for a briefing about the trip and then our first dinner together at the hotel! In order to get to Aiguille we offer a transfer service from Turin Airport, which will leave 4.30pm at the latest.

Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

To begin our trip, we will start by getting a hang of walking with snowshoes by heading up Croix de Curlet. From this lovely spot we will have great views of Saint-Véran and the Cirque de Clausis. Then, upon descent, we may try a different route and will also aim to do some  winter mountain safety training. Finally, on our way down, before heading back to the hotel, we will stop for refreshments. 

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Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 5.5 hours

Distance: 7.5km

Altitude gain: +670m

After breakfast we will head up a narrow valley on our way  to Saint-Véran, which is considered the highest village in Europe at a height of 2050 metres. Then, we will zig zag through the pine forests, to the Sommet Bucher. From this scenic spot we will be able to get a great view of the Col Agnel, which is on the Italian border and links the Queyras valley with the Italian Piedmont area. Finally, as we descend we can stop for a well-earned coffee break in Saint-Véran. 

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Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 5 hours

Distance: 6km

Altitude gain: +554m

On day 4 we will ascend to Col de la Crèche, with beautiful views over the pretty hamlet of Château-Queyras. First, we will begin with a short drive up the mountainside to our starting point at Les Meyries. Then, we will start a beautiful climb through the pine forest and above the tree line. From this spot we will be able to see the dramatic ridge that leads to the Pic de l’Agrenier. Finally, we will swing round to the Col de la Crèche to reach the summit ridge. 

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Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 6 hours

Distance: 9km

Altitude gain: +640m

Our next excursion will take us from the trail head at Montbardon to the Alpages de Fontantie. This is a beautiful landscape and from the summit, at 2500 metres, we will also have great views over the Ecrins National Park. 

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Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 5 hours

Distance: 5km

Altitude gain: +743m

The highest summit of our trip is located at Crête de la Gardiole, at 2656 metres. To get there, we will first take a short transfer to the village of Abriès, which will be the starting point of the walk. After, we will walk through a beautiful valley to the hamlet of le Roux, to begin our ascent to the summit. Expect stunning views along the way, and from the peak. One of the highlights of the trip! 

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Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 6 hours

Distance: 8km

Altitude gain: +910m

On our last day, we will climb to the Col de Longet at 2701 metres. To do so, we have some different options. One option is to take a nice circuit route that starts in Saint-Véran, cross the col, and then descend to Fontgillarde, which is the last inhabited village before the Italian border. Otherwise, we can take a smaller loop that starts and ends in Fontgillarde. Options will depend mostly on the snow conditions, but regardless of which route we choose, it will be a great way to end our fantastic journey!

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Accommodation: Hotel, dinner included

Luggage access

Walking: approx 7 hours

Distance: 10km

Altitude gain: +800m

After breakfast we will bid farewell. A transfer back to Turin airport is included, and will arrive at the airport in time for flights departing after 13:00 hrs.