• Hiking to discover Afghan walking
  • Hiking to discover Afghan walking
  • Hiking to discover Afghan walking
  • Hiking to discover Afghan walking
  • Hiking to discover Afghan walking
  • Hiking to discover Afghan walking
Hautes-Alpes / Vercors Massif

Hiking to discover Afghan walking

Réf : BIGZLK

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Hautes-Alpes / Vercors Massif
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    47.97 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Let yourself be carried away by the serenity of a rejuvenating retreat where every step brings you closer to inner harmony. This 4-day immersion in nature introduces you to Afghan Walking , a practice paced by conscious breathing that rebalances body and mind. In the heart of peaceful forests, far from the hustle and bustle of daily life, you will rediscover a renewed sense of well-being.

Led by a caring guide, this small group retreat (maximum 10 people) fosters a connection with oneself and with nature. Each day combines gentle hikes , breathing workshops, and sharing time to cultivate mindfulness . Accommodation in authentic forest cabins enhances the experience of total disconnection and a return to what truly matters.

Ideal for those seeking to slow down , refocus, and revitalize their energy , this journey is a breath of fresh air to be experienced intensely. A suspended moment to reconnect with your breath, your rhythm… and yourself.


The highlights

  • All-inclusive stay with no porterage
  • A hiking holiday at your own pace, between Provence and the mountains
  • Certified guide, instructor by "Ecole France Marche Afghane"
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 5 to 10 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Marc VINCENT
Marc VINCENT

I am a Mountain Guide,

Also a Coach in Afghan Walking, certified by "Ecole France Marche Afghane".

Every passion gives rise to a trek, in the Kingdom of joyful simplicity. The most beautiful adventures aren't necessarily the most distant!

The initial spark is the seed, the stay is the fruit! For a more convivial atmosphere, I limit groups to 10.

Management

Other supervisors

Eve will be your logistics manager; she will take care of transporting your luggage and food, welcoming you, and preparing meals!
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
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    Veynes SNCF train station > Agnielles

    • Activity Hiking
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    From the center of Veynes, a small, former mule track climbs the slopes of La Grésière through a Provençal landscape, bordered by broom, thyme, and Montpellier aphyllanthes. At the Col de Bertaud pass, you descend into the Durbon forest and reach the hamlet of Agnielles via an easy descent.


    Afghan Walking: First notions on the techniques of Afghan Walking, you will try this new technique.


    Elevation gain: +620m – Estimated time: 5h - 11 km.

    Day 1

Note

Breakfast and dinner are taken at the accommodation.

Lunch will be in the form of a picnic. Your meals are prepared by local restaurants, prioritizing fresh and local produce to limit food transport, reduce carbon footprint, and generate local artisanal activity.

We try our best to accommodate special diets: food allergies, vegetarians, lactose-free or gluten-free diets...

Please let us know as soon as possible.

We offer routes in isolated areas where these demands need to be anticipated.

For the most restrictive diets, we recommend that you consider taking your dietary supplements.

Accommodation

🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 3
  • 🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 3
🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 3

Accommodation, dinner, overnight stay and breakfast in the Sauvas forest house in the old hamlet of Sauvas (1,343m altitude) which belonged until the Revolution to the Chartreuse de Durbon.


Access

Departure
Veynes Dévoluy, Veynes, France
Day 1 : 10h30
End of stay
Veynes Dévoluy, Veynes, France
Day 4 - 16h30

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare SNCF de Veynes-Dévoluy

Veynes-Dévoluy SNCF station is the stop for all trains coming from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Valence, Grenoble and heading towards Gap/Briançon.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

Meet at the Veynes-Dévoluy SNCF train station (05400 Veynes)

  1. From Valence: follow signs for Crest > Die > Col ​​de Cabre, then head towards Gap via the RD.994 to Veynes. (2h20)
  2. From Lyon: A.43 motorway to Grenoble, then A.51, RD.1075 towards Sisteron, then via RD.994 to Veynes (2h30)
  3. From Marseille: A51 motorway, Sisteron Nord exit, then D1045 to Veynes. (2h20)
  4. From Nîmes/Montpellier: exit Sisteron Nord, then D.1045 to Veynes. (3h30)
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation in a twin room
  2. Full board for 4 days/3 nights: from dinner on day 1 to lunch (picnic) on day 4. (Please bring your own picnic lunch for day 1)
  3. Drinks and snacks
  4. The presence of a state-certified mountain guide, qualified by the “École France Marche Afghane” (French School of Afghan Walking), to lead the hike, specializing in Afghan Walking.
  5. The presence of a logistics expert entirely dedicated to the group (for transporting luggage, opening and closing the cottages and preparing meals)
  6. Tourist taxes

The price does not include

  1. Day 1's picnic
  2. Insurance
  3. Personal expenses
  4. Massages offered by "La Croisée des Chemins"
  5. Round-trip transportation from your home to the meeting point (Veynes-Dévoluy SNCF train station)

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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Acteur historique du tourisme local depuis 1996, notre partenaire local conçoit et commercialise des séjours au cœur d'un territoire privilégié des Hautes-Alpes, à la croisée de la Provence et de la haute montagne. Couvrant 19 communes, cette destination se distingue par ses paysages de forêts domaniales et ses sommets emblématiques, comme le Pic de Bure, offrant un terrain de jeu idéal pour la randonnée et le trail.

L'excellence de cet établissement et la beauté sauvage de sa région ont été saluées à plusieurs reprises au niveau national et international. Lauréate du premier prix du Challenge des territoires insoupçonnés en 2022, la destination a également été distinguée en 2025 parmi les dix plus beaux lieux de voyage accessibles sans avion. Entre panoramas d'altitude et vallées secrètes, l'équipe garantit une immersion authentique dans un cadre naturel aussi surprenant que ressourçant.
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