The trip

LEVEL **

Average positive altitude difference: 500 m per day
Average duration of the stages: 5 hours per day
Particular difficulties: hiking on good marked mountain trails, forest paths and old canals.

This trip requires you to be in good general shape. To prepare, we recommend regular walking, jogging, cycling or another sport. Your physical preparation will make your stay easier and help you enjoy it all the more.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

This trip was made in collaboration with our local partners, who like us are committed to creating an authentic stay for you.

ROADBOOK

Your road book will be sent to you by post on receipt of payment of the balance of your stay. It includes :
- A route book,
- A set of IGN maps,
- A itinerary sheet with a list of accommodation,
- Luggage tags, if you have booked the option luggage transfer
- Access to the digital application downloadable onto your smartphone
For all bookings made less than 3 weeks before departure, paper travel documents cannot be sent. Only the digital version will be made available.

ACCOMODATION

GITE COMFORT: double room or room with 2 beds of your choice, bed linen and towels are not provided, bathroom facilities are on the landing.
HOTEL COMFORT: double or 2-bedded room of your choice, bed linen and towels provided, private bathroom.

MEALS

Breakfasts and dinners are provided in each accommodation. Picnics are not included and can be ordered the day before in each accommodation. Possibility to refuel in small local shops. Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking. We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

TRANSFERS

Transfers are made with your personal vehicle.

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTING POINT

Your own vehicle is essential for transfers to the start of the hikes.

BY TRAIN
Go (the day before): Paris Montdauphin-Guillestre, via Valence, then bus from Guillestre to Abriès (shuttle 573 ZOU hours on Autocas Imbert)
Back: Bus from Abriès - Guillestre (shuttle 573 ZOU timetables on Autocas Imbert), then train from Guillestre to Paris or night train from Guillestre to Paris.
Timetables must be checked with the SNCF by telephone (special number 3635) or on: oui.sncf / lequeyras.com/navettes-queyras-guillestrois

BY CAR
Saint-Véran is approximately 35 km from Guillestre.
Parking not guarded, close to hotels.

End of the stay in early afternoon in Saint Véran.

TO 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 & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and 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
• Head torch or hand torch
• Two adjustable and highly walking poles 
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.