The trip

LEVEL **

Elevation : between 600m to 850m.
Walking time : in average 5 to 6.5 hours per day. Forest tracks and trails.
The tour has been created with our local partners who are very mindful about organising an authentic journey. 

GUIDING 

Group between 4 and 15 people supervised by a qualified montain leader. 

ACCOMMODATION

At La Vie Sauvage's chalet, a large house intended for 35 people max to live together with all the comfort required. Rooms with 1,2,3 or 4 beds, each with a shower, a sink and a WC (extra cost of 65€/ pers. for rooms with 2 beds, + 90€ for single room, depending on availability). A friendly area with a bar, music and boards games invites you to relax. The dining room has a huge chimney and there is a TV salon and a terrace. Parking available nearby. The spa is opened 2 days a week and is included in your stay. In option, massage and plantar reflexology.

MEALS

Hearty meals are provided by the chalet. Products come from local farms and from the family's farm. Homemade pastries and fresh juices. Wine and infusions are included in the meal. Lunch picnic is made of local products as well. 

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT 

Welcoming from 4.30pm at La Vie Sauvage accomodation in Prats Hauts (Queyras), brefing with your guide before dinner. For those arriving by train, a private shuttle will pick you up from the train station at 6.30 p.m. (booking required).

BY CAR

From the North:

1st possibility: Take the Lautaret pass through Bourg d'Oisans and the Grave. Join Briançon and follow direction Gap (RN 94) until Montdauphin then Guillestre, gateway to the Queyras Regional Park.
2nd possibility: from Grenoble by the Mure and Gap. Then follow the direction Embrun by the RN 94 then Guillestre gateway to the Queyras Regional Park. Take the D902 then follow the signs «Stations du Queyras».
3rd possibility: From Grenoble stay on the A51 motorway towards Sisteron. Cross the Lus-la-Croix-Haute pass, then join Veyne, Gap. Then follow the direction Embrun by the RN94 then Guillestre entrance gate of the Queyras Regional Park. Take the D902 then follow the signs «Stations du Queyras».
4th possibility: By Chambéry – Autoroute de la Maurienne -Tunnel du Fréjus (at the toll take a round trip valid for 7 days).

At the toll at the exit of the Italian side tunnel, continue on the motorway towards Turin. Exit at Oulx and take direction Cesana – Sestriere - Col de Montgenèvre/Francia. From the Col de Montgenèvre (border) you reach Briançon then Guillestre (1 h 30 min drive from the tunnel).

From the south:

Valencia or Sisteron - Gap - Embrun - Guillestre.
From Guillestre, follow the direction «Queyras» (D 902), then the D 947.

In order to plan your trip, we advise you to inquire about your itinerary at the various sites: viamichelin and mappy
Attention: the passes of Izoard, Agnel and Galibier are closed in winter. Some sites or GPS plan to get you there, but access is completely impossible. Similarly, do not take the options through the Fréjus and Oulx tunnel which are much longer and very expensive. Inquire about the state of the road of the pass at 04 92 24 44 44 (answering machine).

Parking: Tourist Office of Ville Vieille (in front of the gas station). Call us for you that we transfer you to the accommodation (shuttle at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm).

BY BUS
NEIGE EXPRESS bus lines from Paris or Marseille.
Online booking on:
https://www.autocars-imbert.com/fr/nos-lignes/lignes-neige-express.html

CAR-SHARING
Here are some websites dedicated to car-sharing : 
https://covoituragelibre.fr/  https://www.laroueverte.com/   https://www.roulezmalin.com/   https://www.blablacar.fr/

End of tour on day 7, at Prat-Hauts after the lunch pinic.
 

ACCOMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR STAY

Chalet Vie Sauvage at Prat Hauts. From 60€/ pers. in a room to share (max 4 people) including half-board. 70€/ pers. in a room for 2, including half-board. 85€/ pers. in a single room including half-board.

CONTACT US

If you are late please let us know as soon as possible : +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & baggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Material for snowshoeing (snowshoes and poles) is provided. However, if you have your own and would like to use them you are free to do so. Avalanche safety equipment including (transceiver, shovel and probe) is also provided.

Clothing

- Waterproof ski or winter walking trousers
- Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
- Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
- Breathable or merino wool leggings
- Fleece or jumper
- Insulating down jacket
- 2 pairs of ski gloves and a warm hat
- Walking socks (1 pair per day)
- Sturdy waterproof walking boots

Other Equipment

- Rucksack minimum 35 litre capacity
- Sunglasses and ski mask
- Sun cream
- Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
- Knife, fork and spoon
- Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
- Plastic cup for coffee
- Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
- Survival blanket
- Identity card or passport 

LUGGAGE TRANSPORT

You must pack all of your belongings in 2 bags: 1 backpack for the day and 1 travel bag.
The backpack:
Hiking backpack of about 35 liters, it will be useful for transporting your personal belongings during the day (warm clothes, water bottle, picnic, sun protection, identity papers, camera, binoculars , etc.)