In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelAdvance
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DestinationQueyras Massif / Hautes-Alpes
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions70.38 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French
In a few words
Straddling the Queyras, the Val d'Escreins Nature Reserve, the Upper Ubaye Valley, and the Piedmont valleys, this hike will reveal sites of unexpected beauty. Here, Occitan culture endures, and in the villages, three languages are still sometimes spoken: Italian, Franco-Provençal, and French, languages that history has ingrained in their very being. The valleys are verdant, the mountain passes are steeped in rock, some hamlets are inhabited only in the summer, and pastoral life in the high pastures remains vibrant… a land of contrasts where tourism is still relatively undeveloped. Whether for its elevation gain or its wild character, this unique tour around the Chambeyron massif is a true classic of high-mountain trekking!
The highlights
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A wild, original route away from the usual hiking trails.
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A trip for experienced hikers.
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A true high mountain trek.
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
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.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 6h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 937 m
- Average daily descent: 955 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor
Supervisor
Welcome to our friendly team, made up of passionate individuals dedicated to accompanying you on your adventure! Your guides, qualified and specialists of the Ubaye Valley, will share their love for nature and the mountains. They will help you discover the hidden treasures of the massif, whether it's observing birds of prey and mammals, flowers and trees, or the picturesque stories of each village. Thanks to their in-depth knowledge of the environment, you can trust them for advice on your equipment or to answer any questions you may have during your hike.
Program
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Meet at Ceillac (1650 m)
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
The meeting point is at your accommodation at 6:45 pm on day 1 if you are arriving by car. Meet your guide and receive an overview of the trip.
Day 1 -
Ceillac (1650 m) - Val d’Escreins (1750 m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 1050 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A beautiful and varied introduction to the hike, as the trail alternates between lovely forests, alpine pastures, ridges, and panoramic summits. The descent from Pic d'Escreins (2734 m) to the hamlet of Basse Rua is truly splendid, and the welcome at the refuge provides all the necessary comfort!
Day 2 -
Val d'Escreins (1750 m) - Fouillouse (1910 m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 900 m
- Negative elevation 1000 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Hiking up the Escreins valley in the morning light will leave you with beautiful memories! The long, idyllic valley gives way to a world of stone and the ascent of the Serenne pass at over 2650m. We descend towards the wild Ubaye valley to discover the incredible Chatelet bridge (1700m). From there, we have to climb a little to reach the gîte near the hamlet of Fouillouse.
Day 3 -
Fouillouse (1900 m) - Larche (1680 m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Positive elevation gain 750 m
- Negative elevation 700 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A more relaxed day: we ascend the beautiful Plate Lombarde valley, observing its military remains, before crossing the Vallonet pass (2524 m). We then continue up the Mallemort military track (2558 m) for a breathtaking panorama! A pleasant descent leads to the village of Larche.
Day 4 -
Larche (1680 m) - Chiappera (1800 m)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h30
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 1050 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Following the beautiful Rouchouse stream, we reach the Sautron pass (2685 m), which allows us to cross over to the Piedmont side. A beautiful descent into Italy follows, through the Croce Paesanu valley towards Saretto, dominated by the Rocca Bianca peak (3104 m). We spend the night in a comfortable mountain refuge in the village of Chiappera (1640 m), a remarkable and typical Piedmontese hamlet.
No luggage transfer possibleDay 5 -
Chiappera (1600 M) - Maljasset (1900 M)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h30
- Positive elevation gain 1150 m
- Negative elevation 880 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We start the day with a pleasant, gentle climb towards Granges Collet, then on to the Col de Mary (2641 m). This pass was an important trading point, and many families crossed paths on either side of the border! We make a short detour to the beautiful Lacs Marinet (2590 m), overlooked by the faces of the Aiguille de Chambeyron (3412 m), before joining the path that descends towards Maljasset, following the Mary stream.
Day 6 -
Maljasset (1900 M) - Ceillac (1650 M)
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 820 m
- Negative elevation 1050 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
We ascend the wild slope of the Col Giradin (2700 m), a route frequented on the descent by hikers heading towards the Mediterranean via the GR5. The descent towards Ceillac allows us to discover two magnificent lakes in the valley: Sainte Anne and Miroir, which beautifully crown this lovely hike.
Day 7
Note
Please consider this program a flexible itinerary! Due to variables such as weather, trail conditions, or other factors beyond our control, we may occasionally make adjustments. However, rest assured, our guide is an expert on the mountain range, knowing its every secret, and will strive to guarantee you an exceptional experience. For example, if certain routes are crowded, he will show you magnificent and unspoiled paths to ensure your stay is truly memorable. Get ready to explore enchanting places!
Accommodation
🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 6
- 3 nights in guesthouses
- 3 nights in a mountain refuge
These accommodation facilities offer lodging primarily for hikers. Nights are spent in small dormitories or shared rooms (6 to 12 people depending on the accommodation) with bathrooms either in the rooms or on the same floor.
Access
Departure
Ceillac
Day 1
: 18h45
End of stay
Ceillac
Day 7
Go to the starting point
Take the train toGare de Montdauphin-Guillestre
Arrival at Montdauphin-Guillestre station, on the line towards Briançon.
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Price details
The price includes
- Full board from Sunday noon to Saturday noon.
- Supervision by a state-certified mountain professional
- Luggage transport between accommodations (except on day 5).
- Return transfers between the train station and the accommodation.
The price does not include
- Drinks and wine during meals
- Insurance
- Your personal expenses
Options
- Extra night before the stay - Dormitory bed : CHF35.68 / unit
- Extra night before stay - Twin room : CHF89.65 / unit
- Extra night after the stay - Dormitory bed : CHF35.68 / unit
- Extra night after stay - Twin room : CHF89.65 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
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A specialist in the Southern Alps for over 20 years, our local partner operates in exceptional regions such as the Queyras, the Écrins, the Mercantour, and the Ubaye, not forgetting its heartland: the Calanques. This small, friendly agency relies on a team of passionate experts to design tailor-made trips, perfectly suited to your desired length and comfort level. Known for its strong local presence, it guarantees year-round departures for its guided tours, placing conviviality and human values at the heart of every shared adventure.
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