Discover the Queyras on snowshoes
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From 895.00 €
About the Queyras snowshoeing discovery trip
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Queyras with this 7-day snowshoeing holiday, discovering unspoilt nature and grandiose landscapes.
Your chosen accommodation is equipped with all the comforts you need for a pleasant stay. Every day, you can explore snow-covered valleys and enjoy exceptional panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
Accessible to all, this holiday combines effort, relaxation and wonder in an authentic setting, far from the hustle and bustle. Experience winter differently in one of the most beautiful natural parks in the Alps!
You will leave with :
Julian
Trekking Guide
“Every step is an invitation to contemplation, every sunset a reminder of nature’s simple, profound beauty.”
Queyras snowshoeing trip photo gallery
Snowshoeing in the Queyras
Upcoming departures
What's included in the formula
- Supervision by a state-qualified Watse mountain leader
- 6 nights’ accommodation in a double or twin room
- Half-board at the hotel (dinner and breakfast)
- Picnic lunches and snacks during the hike
- Transfers as indicated in the program
What's not included in the package
- Cancellation and repatriation assistance insurance to be taken out on registration.
- Transport to and from the meeting point and dispersal area
- Beverages during meals, excluding still water
- Single room supplement, in comfort package (contact us for rates)
- Anything not included in the package
Day 1: Arrival in Saint Véran
Night in hotel
Meet at your hotel in Saint Véran at 6pm.
Installation in your accommodation, briefing for the week and dinner.
Day 2: Alpage de la Gardiole
5 minutes’ drive – 5 hours’ walk – Overnight at hotel – D+: 500m / D-: 500m
Starting from Gaudissart, we climb over wide slopes to the Esgourgis valley. Views of the valley’s mountains accompany us all the way up, rewarding us for our efforts. Arriving at the Gardiole mountain pasture, we enjoy the scenery and a picnic in magnificent surroundings. The descent through the larch trees of Combe Sarrasine is fun and takes us back to our starting point.
Return to hotel.
Day 3: Crêtes de Glaisette
25 minutes’ drive – 6 hours’ walk – Overnight at hotel – D+: 650m / D-: 650m
A very scenic hike awaits you today. Starting from Souliers, we climb up a beautiful, gently sloping valley before tackling the ascent to Col Tronchet. Our efforts are rewarded by breathtaking views of the Grand Rochebrune massif and the Izoard valley. From the col, we follow the splendid Glaisettes ridge, opening up an exceptional panorama. A visit to the frozen Souliers lake is a must before returning to our starting point.
Return to hotel.
Day 4: Chalets de Clapeyto and Col de la Rousse
25 minutes’ drive – 7 hours’ walk – Overnight at hotel – D+: 700m / D-: 700m
Today, we’re heading for Brunissard in the northern Queyras. We climb up a fine forest dominated by imposing limestone cliffs. Once we reach the chalets de Clapeyto, the landscape opens up and the possibilities for exploration are endless. The ascent to the Col de la Rousse allows us to take in the full extent of these wide-open spaces and enjoy a beautiful view over the Lauzon valley. We take a short detour back down to discover the wild Selle Vieille valley.
Return to hotel.
Day 5: Col du Longet
15 minutes’ drive – 6 hours’ walk – Overnight at hotel – D+: 670m / D-: 670m
Today, we’re heading for the high mountains and their invigorating air! Our goal: the Col de Longet at 2700m. From the Lariane bridge, we first cross a larch forest where it’s easy to make your own tracks. We then emerge onto snow-covered meadows, beneath the imposing face of Pic de Château Renard. The steady but pleasant slopes of the pass lead us to a magnificent panorama between two major Queyras valleys: the Aigue Blanche and the Aigue Agnel. We return down the same path.
Return to hotel.
Day 6: Col de Fontouse
20 minutes drive – D+ : 700m / D- : 700m – 7h – Overnight at hotel
Arvieux, a pretty little Queyrassin village, will be our starting point. The first slopes are a little steep, so we warm up quickly! We then climb up a wild valley to the Cabane de Fontouse. A few more efforts and we’re at the Col de Fontouse, surrounded by the majestic Dent du Ratier and Barre Noire and facing a superb panorama. The descent is either by the same route, or a loop via the Queyron, conditions permitting.
Return to hotel.
Day 7: Exploring the Aigue Blanche valley
5 minutes’ drive – 5 hours’ walk – D+: 500m / D-: 500m
From Saint Véran, this beautiful hike takes us into the Haute Vallée de l’Aigue Blanche. Overlooked by majestic peaks at over 3000m, we discover the wide open spaces of the Queyras on gentle slopes. We can take a tasty break at the refuge de la Blanche before heading back down to France’s highest village.
End of the trip and dispersal of the group.
Highlights of the trip
General information
REGISTRATION
By post:
Ask us for a registration form
- by phone: 06 65 93 29 29
- or e-mail: contact@watse.fr
Send us your registration with a copy of your passport, your postal address, telephone number and e-mail address, together with a deposit of 30% of the cost of the trip.
Also, if you wish to take out a Comfort or Comfort Multirisk cancellation insurance policy, this must be paid at the same time as the deposit when you register. You can consult our insurance contracts on our website.
By internet:
Book your holiday directly on our website: directly on the holiday page, choosing your dates and insurance options.
ASSISTANCE AND SAFETY
We strongly advise you to take out assistance insurance for the duration of your trip.
We offer two different types of insurance: Comfort Cancellation and Comfort Multirisk, to be taken out when you register for your trip.
Details of this insurance are available on request or can be viewed by by clicking here.
Other offers include Mondial Assistance, your own insurance company or Club Alpin Français. Check that your trekking activity is covered.
Make sure your insurance covers all medical expenses in the event of an accident.
You must make sure that you are covered for mountain rescue costs. If this is the case, you must provide us with the following information before you set off on your trek:
- a certificate from the insurance company covering mountain rescue costs.
- the contract number and telephone number of the assistance center
Beware of restrictive clauses in certain insurance policies (particularly those linked to Visa Premier, Gold or other cards), such as mountain insurance limited to snow activities, or altitude sickness not recognized as an illness requiring repatriation, which will be refused.
Please check the actual content of your insurance and take the necessary steps if necessary.
Health & climate
CLIMATE
Summer and winter alike, temperatures in the mountains vary with altitude, and the way they feel can be greatly affected by the intensity of the wind.
HEALTH AND VACCINES
No vaccinations required.
We strongly recommend that you are up to date with the usual 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.
Transport and conditions
Meet at the hotel in Trient at 6pm on day 1. Transport to and from the hotel is not included in the price. Car-pooling to and from Chamonix available on request.
Daily transfers by private vehicle to hike starting points.
LUGGAGE
Your luggage is returned to the hotel each evening.
The stay
MEALS
Picnics at lunchtime, prepared by us or taken at the hotel. Morning and evening meals are taken at the hotel.
Snacks are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you have a special diet.
ACCOMMODATION
4 nights in a hotel in Trient, in a dormitory or double room depending on the package chosen (single room supplement on request).
TRAINING
Supervision by a French state-certified mountain guide, for 6 people maximum.
Practical info
ELECTRICITY
You can recharge your electronic devices every day at the hotel.
FORMALITIES AND VISA
No visa required for French nationals and citizens of bordering countries.
BUDGET, CHANGE AND TIPS
Daily travel, meals not included (cold drinks, snacks, etc.) and accommodation are included in the price of the stay. Tipping is not compulsory and should reflect your satisfaction with the team.
Watse added value
HOME-MADE PICNICS
During the stay, picnics are prepared using fresh local produce.
QUALITY ACCOMMODATION
The chosen accommodation has been selected by our team for its geographical location and the quality of its welcome.
TRANSFERS BY PRIVATE VEHICLE
During your stay, all transfers between your accommodation and the trailheads will be by private vehicle, to give you maximum freedom and avoid any inconvenience.