The trip

LEVEL ***

Elevation: +900m approximately per day.
Walking time: 5 to 7.5 hours per day.
Type of trek: easy mid mountain terrain on varied trails. Well marked paths often above the vegetation level with a few forest sections.

You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, cycling, from 3 to 4 hours a week. Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

This tour is in collaboration with our local partner who offers an authentic approach.

GUIDING

Group between 6 and 15 people supervised by a qualified mountain leader.

ACCOMMODATION

CLASSIC: 6 nights in refuges and gîtes. All accommodation offers hot showers (*sheets and towels are not provided. Shared bathrooms). Double/twin bedroom supplement is optional on reservation for nights 1, 2 and 3 depending on availability: 20€ per person per night.

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are served in the accommodation.
For lunch, your tour leader will prepare a picnic, usually consisting of a variety of salads and regional produce.

Please specify any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.
For special diets, some accommodations charge a supplement of between €3 and €6, to be paid directly at the accommodation by the person concerned.
However, you will need to provide your own substitutes adapted to your needs, in particular bread, snacks and special milks, mainly for picnics (these should be transported with your luggage whenever possible).

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meeting point at 10:45am at Modane train station. Free parking available nearby. Transfer to Valfréjus.

BY TRAIN
Go: depart Gare de Lyon (Paris) - Modane by TGV. 
Return: night train or the next day from Montdauphin-Guillestre - Gare de Lyon (Paris) https://www.oui.sncf
Public transport is limited between Montdauphin-Guillestre and Modane (7 hour train journey).

BY CAR      
We advise you to consult www.viamichelin.fr to plan your journey. Free parking available at Montdauphin-Guillestre train station.

From Grenoble, 2 routes are possible to reach Montdauphin-Guillestre:
- Via Gap
- Via the Lautaret pass and Briançon. Inquire about the condition of the pass: +33 (0)4 92 24 44 44 (answering machine).

Option transfer on day 1 by minibus from Montdauphin Guillestre station to Modane station: reservation required at registration, 25€ per person. Meet at Montdauphin station at 8.15am, 2h30 drive.

End point Saturday around 6pm, after a short transfer to Montdauphin-Guillestre train station. 

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

Modane:
2* Hotel les Voyageurs: +33 (0)4 79 05 01 39
3* Hotel du Commerce: +33 (0)4 79 05 20 98

Montdauphin:
Hotel Lacour: +33 (0)4 92 45 03 08 (from 40€ per room)

CONTACT US

If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +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
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• 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.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

Your baggage will be transported daily (except Days 4 and 6) between accommodation by our logistics vehicle. You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag with all your possessions inside, no heavier than 12kg. Your bag has to be carried everyday by the driver, where access is not always easy, please think of their backs! Baggage which is too big and too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers!