• Tour of the Ubaye: Hidden Alps

• 11 June - 17 September (subject to availability)

• From £965/€1070 (inc bag transfer)
• From £710/€780 (without bag transfer)
• If available, rooms for 2 on 4 nights: £100/€110 extra
• 2 Transfers start and end of trek between Montdaphin-Guillestre train station and Ceillac: £80/€90 (price dependent on arrival time and numbers)
• Additional night half board in Ceillac: £80/€90 in room for 2
• All above prices are per person and based on a booking of 2 to 4 people

• 6 nights, 6, days walking between gites and refuges
• Option of additional night in Ceillac at the end of the trek.

• Wild alpine landscapes in an unspoilt part of the French and Italian Alps with dramatic Alpine peaks
• A quiet trek where you'll discover the beautiful Chambeyron Massif, the highest point in the Hautes Alpes
• Beautiful mountains, serene alpine lakes, & remote traditional hamlets
• A tour where you'll discover unpoilt Italian hamlets and the Nature Reserve of Val d'Escreins
• A mountain trek with the option of rooms for 2 (in part) and with bag transfers

• "(We enjoyed) the rhythm of each day - the combination of wild, beautiful walks and comfortable evenings." Ruane & O'Connor, USA

• Half board accommodation in gites and refuges (in a mixture of rooms for 2 (if available and chosen) and small dormitories.)

1. 6 nights half board accommodation.
2. Transfers before and after the trek if required between Montdauphin Guillestre train station and Ceillac.
3. Transfer of bags (if chosen) except for one night where your bags won't be available
4. Detailed walking notes and walking maps

1. Travel to Montdauphin Guillestre train station
2. Lunches (which can be ordered from the accommodation), drinks
3. Travel insurance

1. Other self-guided walking holidays in Alps: Tour of Queyras Tour of Vanoise Marvels of Mercantour Grand Tour of Ubaye: 3 regions tour
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Walking Profile

Average of 6-7hrs walking per day (not including lunch stop) and between 750m and 1150m of ascent & descent. The trek takes place on well maintained and way-marked paths, although they are mountainous in nature with some steeper and rocky passages. Mountain walking experience is essential. You should have a reasonable level of fitness and be comfortable with walking several days in a row on mountain paths. You should also be sure-footed on mountain paths. You can choose whether to carry your own bags or have them transported for you (except two days where it’s not possible).

Day 1 Arrival

Welcome at your accommodation in Ceillac, Queyras or transfer from Montdauphin-Guillestre train station

Day 2: CEILLAC (1650m) - MALJASSET (1910m)

From Ceillac in the Queyras you'll discover the amazing waterfall, Cascade de la Pisse and then higher up two beautiful lakes - Lac Miroir set in pasture with its green waters reflecting the surrounding limestone rock walls, and Lac Ste Anne with its deep turquoise waters set in a cirque at the base of Fonte Sancte (3385 m). A small climb brings you to Col Girardin (2699m) with wonderful views back towards the Queyras and ahead into the Ubaye Valley. Opportunity to climb to the summit of Tete de Girardin for spectacular views. A pretty descent brings you to the hamlet of Maljasset. (+1100m , - 835 m, 6hr)

Day 3: MALJASSET (1910m) - CHIAPERRA (1640m)

A pretty walk from the Ubaye Valley via the lakes of Martinet at the foot of impressive rocky spires before climbing to Col de Mary (2641m) and the Italian border. Discover the beautiful piedmont valley and the historic village of Chiaperra with its stone built houses. No luggage transfer possible on this day's trek, so take your things for the next day. You will have your bags back at Larche. (+ 750 m, - 1000 m, 6hr)

Day 4: CHIAPERRA (1640m) - LARCHE (1670m)

A superb crossing of the Chambeyron massif via the Col de Sautron (2685m). A wild and beautiful climb in the cirque de Rocca Rossa and discover the alpine pastures and shepherds huts of Viraysse. A great day out in the mountains of the Italian and French Alps.
(+ 1050 m, - 1000 m, 6h30)

Day 5: LARCHE (1670m) - FOUILLOUSE (1905m)

Walk to Col de Mallemort (2558m) dominated by Fort Viraysse, where a beautiful and wild valley leads you to Col du Vallonnet at 2524m, dominated by the summit of Brec de Chambeyron (3389m). Now follow the GR5 in the wonderful green vibrant valley of Plate Lombarde to reach Fouillouse.
(+ 1050 m, - 750 m, 6h30)

Day 6: FOUILLOUSE (1905m) - VAL D'ESCREINS (1781m)

A small descent to reach the famous Chatelet bridge spanning the Ubaye Valley before climbing the long Serenne valley leading to Col de Serenne (2650 m) and the lac des neuf couleurs (9 colours lake). Descend via the rich valley Laugier to reach the Val d'Escreins, a protected nature reserve and its small refuge and abandoned hamlet.
(- 250 m, +1050 m, - 850 m, 6h30)

Day 7: VAL D'ESCREINS (1781m) - CEILLAC (1650m)

A wonderful hike to finish this beautiful and 'off the beaten track' tour of the Ubaye. Climb and cross Pic d'Escreins (2730 m). Exceptional Panorama of the Ecrins mountains and the Alpine summits. Descend via a beautiful view point before heading down to Ceillac.
(+1150m, -1150m, 6h30).
Holiday finishes after walk or book additional night in Ceillac.