• Snow Shoeing in the Queyras

• Possible start dates on the following Sundays: 16 Dec 2018, 6 Jan 2019, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 3 March, 10 March, 17 March, 24 March

• £1150/€1210 per person based on group of 8 (2 sharing a room)
• £1250/€1310 per person based on group of 4 to 6 (2 sharing a room)

• or

• 5 days snow shoeing staying in one 3 star hotel. Moderate & challenging options.

• An unspoilt, rugged Alpine region with breath-taking scenery, dramatic walking & a great variety of landscapes.
• Great alpine hospitality & food staying in a wonderful 3 star hotel with spa and heated pool.
• Accessible summits and sunny climate make it an ideal alpine destination for novices & experienced alike.
• Plenty of historic and cultural interest with remarkable & varied architecture.
• Rich alpine fauna.

• Centre based holiday staying in 3 star hotel with heated pool and sauna. Full board accommodation providing great food

1. 6 nights' full board accommodation.
2. Transfer from local train station before & after holiday, transport during the week.
3. 5 guided walks, provision of snow shoes, poles & security equipment.

1. Travel to local train station, drinks with meals, visits, travel insurance.

The Walks

Moderate & challenging options. Moderate: Average walking days are about 4 hours 30 and include ascents of 450m. Challenging: Average walking days are about 6 hours and 950m of ascent. Moderate walks are ideal for novices and challenging walks for people with some snow shoeing experience. Many of the walks on both holidays take place above 2000m where the effects of altitude can be felt, and so a moderate to good level of fitness is recommended. We provide you with snow shoes, walking poles and avalanche transceivers.

Walking

Day 1: Arrival

Welcome at Montdauphin-Guillestre train station and transfer to your 3 star hotel in Arvieux

Day 2: Moderate holiday - Balcony path around St Veran

A gentle start to get used to your snow shoes. A wonderful balcony path between 2 pretty hamlets to discover not only Saint Veran, classed as one of the prettiest villages in France, but also views of the Queyras summits. 4hrs, +/-300m

Day 2: Challenging holiday - Pointe des Vallonnets (2450m)

This panoramic ridge at almost 2500m is little known outside of the Queyras but offers great views of the Queyras valleys and its hamlets. 5hrs 30, +/-800m

Day 3: Moderate holiday - La Monta to la Medille

An easy start before we enter a nature reserve to look for chamois and ibex with superb views of the mighty Mont Viso. 4hrs, +/-400m

Day 3: Challenging holiday - Pic du Chalvet (2475m)

A pretty and direct itinerary through forest and clearings in a wild valley bringing you to a summit at almost 2500m with great views of Mont Viso. 6hrs, +/-950m

Day 4: Moderate holiday - Le Raux - la Croix de Curlet (2301m)

From le Raux we’ll follow the torrent Aigue Blanche through larch forest to reach the summit of la Croix de Curlet. A walk along a ridge provides great panoramic views over Saint Veran and surrounding summits. Guided visit of Saint Veran. 4hrs 30, +/-480m

Day 4: Challenging holiday - Pic de la Gardiole (2786m)

Today we’ll climb to almost 2800m, where the view from the summit takes in the whole Queyras range. Superb descent. 6hrs +1050m, -900m

Day 5: Moderate holiday - Arvieux and Chalets de Clapeyto

Not far from your hotel you’ll climb under immense cliffs through small plateaux and valleys to reach the traditional alpine chalets of Clapeyto, a picture postcard scene. 5hrs, +/-500m

Day 5: Challenging holiday - Pic du Fond de Peynin (2910m)

This walk is first and foremost a classic among mountain skiers but less well know for snow shoes. Its central location provides exceptional views over the park. 6hrs +/-900m

Day 6: Moderate holiday - la Rua - Bucher summit

Climb to reach the Bucher summit at 2254m with 360 degree views across the Queyras mountains. A great final day. 4hrs 30 +/-500m.

Day 6: Challenging holiday - Pic Traversier (2882m)

A superb high mountain feel on this walk which leads to a summit with unique views of the Alpine chain. 6hrs, +/-950m

Day: 7 Departure

Transfer to train station after breakfast

Contact us about this guided walking holiday

Once you have booked on this guided walking holiday in France, further information about the walking, the Queyras region and what to bring, will be sent to you. We do have a web page dedicated to what clothes and equipment you should bring. In addition, our travel shop has direct access to all the top walking and travel retailers. Please contact us if you need any further information.