Tour du Queyras Classic

Specification

7 days / 6 nights

Grade :

Moderate 5 hours of hiking per day, easy trail

accommodation :

Full board, in dorms, in gîte,refuge,hôtel

Number of participants :

minimum 6, maximum 14

Luggage :

Minibus

Departure dates :

Sunday to Saturday

Price : 890 €

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Highlights

• Magnificent landscape, beautiful mountain peaks, lakes and larch forests
• Authentic villages, like Saint-Véran
• An immersive experience in preserved nature.

Between us

This tour of Queyras invites you to immerse yourself completely in the unspoilt nature of this region, where authentic villages and magnificent alpine landscapes combine to create an unforgettable hiking experience.

How to get there

Montdauphin Train Station

Including :

Full board,
Guidance by a certified mountain leader
Luggage transfer

Excluding :

Transportation to the meeting point
Drinks
Insurances

Tour du Queyras Classic

The Tour du Queyras invites you to immerse yourself in the wild Alps, between the Italian Piedmont and the Queyras Regional Nature Park. This unspoilt area, far from the crowds, reveals a variety of landscapes: green mountain pastures, larch forests and arid ridges, dotted with authentic villages such as Saint-Véran, one of the highest in Europe.

This trek takes you through hidden valleys, crystal-clear mountain lakes and panoramic mountain passes, with breathtaking views of the Écrins and Mont Viso. Each stage combines encounters with wildlife, breathtaking panoramas, offering a breath of fresh air and a timeless experience.

Day by day

Day 1 : Ville Vieille – Ceillac

Departure from Ville Vieille towards the Col de Pré Fromage, then passage through the Col Fromage. From the heights, the Ceillac valley gradually reveals itself. The hay meadows and crops create apatchwork of green shades surrounding the village. Here you are on the last green foothills of Queyras, on the border with the wild Ubaye valley.

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Day 2 : Ceillac – Saint Véran

After leaving Ceillac, you climb up to the Col de l'Estrongue, with the peaks of the Queyras as a backdrop. Along the way, you will discover the Saint Véran valley, the highest inhabited village in Europe, where the wooden houses seem to touch the stars. Alpine pastures and rhododendrons intermingle in the larch forest, offering a bucolic descent to the village.

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Day 3 : Saint Véran – Refuge Agnel

You cross the hay meadows of Saint Véran towards the upper valley, marked by the Chapel of Clausis. The climb to the Col de Chamoussière transports you to an exceptional alpine setting. The Agnel refuge, nestled beneath the majestic Pain de Sucre, will be your haven of rest for the night.

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Day 4 : Refuge Agnel – Gîte La Monta

A spectacular descent awaits you beneath the imposing slabs of La Taillante. You will walk alongside. the magnificent Egorgéou lakes, perfect for a meditative break in this idyllic setting before reaching La Monta, a small mountain hamlet.

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Day 5 : Gîte La Monta – Abriès

The hike begins with an ascent through ancient terraced fields, abandoned but still visible in the landscape. You will cross the larch forest before reaching the Gilly ridges, where the view is breathtaking. The descent to Abriès, lined with calvaries, ends the day in an atmosphere of mountain serenity.

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Day 6 : Abriès – Refuge des Fonts

From Abriès, you follow a historic path leading to the abandoned hamlet of Malrif. You will then continue climbing to Lake Malrif, with an extraordinary panorama of the entire Queyras region. After crossing the pass, the descent takes you to the Gîte des Fonts, nestled on the Briançon slope.

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Day 7 : Refuge des Fonts – Ville Vieille

On this final day, you will take the old mule track over the Col de Péas, once used to link Escarton to Briançon. The descent offers sublime panoramic views of the southern slopes, punctuated by the remains of a steppe zone. You will finally reach Ville Vieille, where you can discover the Queyrassin craft workshops.

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