Grand Tour of The Queyras
8-DAY ROUND TREK IN THE QUEYRAS
8 days
3/5
8 people max.
Roam through the wild highlands of the Queyras, a secret massif in the sun-drenched southern Alps.
The historic hiking trails allow you to complete a grand tour surrounded every day by magnificent and varied scenery.
Hanging mountain pastures, rocky peaks, high Alpine passes and ancient villages set the scene for this unique itinerary in one of the highest valleys in France. Your efforts will be rewarded every day by an explosion of spring flowers and a wide variety of wildlife!
735,00 €
About this trip
The historic hiking trails allow you to complete a grand tour surrounded every day by magnificent and varied scenery.
Hanging mountain pastures, rocky peaks, high Alpine passes and ancient villages set the scene for this unique itinerary in one of the highest valleys in France. Your efforts will be rewarded every day by an explosion of spring flowers and a wide variety of wildlife!
Pierrick Delattre
+33 (0)665 932929
contact@watse.fr
As a true mountain lover, he has made the area his playground and his profession, always with your happiness as his goal. He will take you off the beaten track on routes that he has designed and mapped himself. Sharing his experience and passion with you every step of the way, you can entrust yourself completely to his guidance.
Highlights of the trip
You will reach your first summit, the Tête de la Jacquette (2,757 m / 9,045 ft), via the Col des Estronques. What a day! There are already views over the Queyras valleys to enjoy from here.
You will then descend the mountainside to Saint-Véran, the highest commune in France, where you will spend the evening and night in the village.
Set off from the village to discover the magnificent cirque above the Refuge de la Blanche, from where you will climb the Pic de Caramantran (3,025 m / 9,925 ft), straddling France and Italy. The 360° view from here of contrasting and distant landscapes is truly breathtaking.
The short descent will lead you to the Agnel refuge via a beautiful wild path.
You will then embark on a gentle descent to the Foréan and Egorgéou lakes before reaching the small hamlet of La Monta and its B&B for the night.
From here you will once again be able to take in the landscapes on both sides of the French-Italian border. Finally, you will descend to Le Roux d'Abriès and the evening’s accommodation.
A spectacular variant will take you up to the Pic du Malrif (2,906 m / 9,535 ft) and its breathtaking views over the lakes below. Depending on how the group feels, you can climb the Grand Glaiza (3,293 m / 10,805 ft) before descending to the Fonts de Cervières refuge where you will spend the evening and night.
You will then embark on a beautiful climb to the Col de Furfande (2,500 m / 8,200 ft).
At last, the Furfande refuge will be just a stone's throw away as you enjoy discovering the many barns that dot the mountain pasture. A last evening in the mountains does not come more magical than this!
The day begins with a descent to the beautiful Bramousse bridge.
After that, there is one last mountain pass, the Col de Bramousse (2,251 m / 7,385 ft), from where you can admire the view. You will also be able to see Ceillac below, so you can see how far you have come!
You will then embark on one last descent to arrive in the village at the end of the afternoon. This will be your last chance to chat with the group before returning home with plenty of memories.
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Time difference
No time difference.
Safety
You can find advice on foreign travel from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs on their official website at diplomatie.gouv.fr under the heading “Conseils aux voyageurs”.
Information published on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs is subject to change and is provided for guidance only. Furthermore, please remember that no country or region of the world can be considered safe from the risk of terrorism.
Climate
Temperatures vary according to the altitude. It can be as hot as 30°C in summer at low levels and minus temperatures on the summits.
Summer thunderstorms are common in the French Alps.
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Luggage
Our team will transport your luggage between the various accommodation, except on day 7.
Transport
Any travel during the trek is included in the price, except for transport to and from the meeting point on the first and last day.
For an additional fee, we can provide transportation to and from the start and/or end of the trek. Contact us or tell us your requirements when you make your booking.
Air
No specific indication.
Electricity
Some (but not all) refuges allow small electronic devices (smartphones, cameras) to be charged.
Meals
Picnics for lunch are ordered at the mountain refuges or made up of local products bought en route in the villages. Evening meals and breakfasts are taken in the refuges, B&Bs or inns.
Snacks are provided but you can also bring your own favourite snacks.
If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know as soon as possible.
Accomodation
Accommodation in B&Bs, inns or refuges in shared dormitories.
Health and vaccines
No compulsory vaccines.
We strongly recommend that you make sure you are up to date with the standard vaccinations: diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis, whooping cough, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.
We recommend that you have a check-up with your dentist before you leave.
Ifremmont
No specific indication.
Supervision
Supervised by a qualified French mountain leader.
Formalities and Visa
No visa is required for French nationals and citizens of bordering countries.
BUDGET, CURRENCY AND TIPS
Meals, except for supplements (cold drinks, snacks, etc.), and accommodation are included in the price of the stay.
Tipping is not necessary and should reflect your satisfaction with the team.
Registration
By post:
Ask us for a registration form
- By phone: +33 (0)665 932929
- Or email: contact@watse.fr
Send us your registration along with a copy of your passport, your details (postal address, phone numbers and email address) and a deposit of 30% of the cost of the trip.
Also, if you wish to take out a Comfort or Comfort Multi-risk cancellation insurance policy, this must be paid at the same time as the deposit when you register. You can consult the insurance contracts on our website.
On the internet:
Book your stay directly on our website: on the page for the trip by selecting your date and insurance options.
PLEASE NOTE: Airfares will be maintained until 3 months before departure and may be readjusted if necessary if you are booking less than 3 months before.
Insurance and assistance
We strongly advise you to take out insurance for the duration of the trip.
We offer two tailored insurance policies: Comfort Cancellation and Comfort Multi-risk to be taken out when you register for the trip.
Details of this insurance cover can be provided on request or can be viewed by clicking here.
There are other insurance options available, such as Mondial Assistance, your own insurance company or the Club Alpin Français. You should check that they cover trekking.
Make sure that your insurance covers all medical costs in the event of an accident.
It is essential that you check and ensure that you have insurance cover for mountain rescue costs. If this is the case, you must provide us with the following information prior to your departure on the trek:
A certificate from the insurance company stating that mountain rescue costs are covered.
The contract number and telephone number of the assistance centre.
Be aware of the restrictive clauses contained in certain insurance policies (particularly those linked to bank cards such as Visa Premier, Gold or others), for example mountain insurance restricted to snow activities and altitude sickness not recognised as an illness requiring repatriation, resulting in refusal to repatriate.
Please check the actual content of your insurance and make the necessary arrangements where required.
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THE BEST ACCOMMODATION
Our team has selected the refuges and B&Bs on this trek for their ideal geographical location and the quality of their welcome.
HOME-MADE PICNICS
During the Tour of the Queyras, your picnics will be prepared using fresh and local products at the refuge and/or by your guide.
AN EXPERT GUIDE IN THE QUEYRAS
Your entire trip will be supervised by a French Watse guide who is a specialist in the local area.
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8-DAY ROUND TREK IN THE QUEYRAS
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP
- Supervision by a qualified French mountain leader
- Accommodation in refuges, B&Bs or inns, in dormitories and on a half-board basis
- Possible showers in the accommodation
- Luggage transfers except for the evening of the 6th day
- Picnics bought at the refuges, in town or brought to the refuges
- Snacks during the walk in the form of dried fruit
- Organisational costs
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP
- Transfers to the meeting point and from the place where you leave the group
- Personal expenses: drinks, etc.
- Personal trekking and travel equipment (boots/shoes, poles, sheet sleeping bag, etc.)
- Cancellation and repatriation assistance insurance to be taken out at the time of registration
- Anything not listed in the “What’s included in your trip” section
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