First steps in the Queyras on the legendary GR58

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

1. Access to our "Roadbook" assisted navigation app, including:
2. Detailed itinerary
3. Map background and real-time location
4. Points of interest and variations
5. Travel diary in PDF format, with map extracts at a scale of 1:25,000
6. Vouchers or exchange vouchers for service providers (accommodations, taxis, etc.)
7. Cultural notebook, describing the local heritage.
8. GPS tracks in GPX format (compatible with GPS devices and smartphones)
9. Print your travel journal
10. Detailed maps with OpenMap background
11. Route map and points of interest to explore
12. Real-time geolocation and guidance, even in airplane mode

Essential equipment

• 1 x 30/35 litre backpack with a flexible frame and a waist belt
• 2 telescopic poles
• 1 pair of hiking boots that provide good ankle support and are waterproof, with Vibram-type soles. Remember to "test" new shoes and those that have not been used for a long time beforehand (low-cut shoes are not recommended for level 3 hiking trips).
• 1 large plastic bag to protect the inside of the backpack
• 1 pair of category 3 sunglasses
• 1 thermos for a hot or cold drink
• 1 water bottle (allow at least 1.5L/person) or hydration bladder such as a CamelBak with a drinking tube
• 1 small airtight plastic container, cup, knife and fork for picnics
• race provisions
• 1 small pouch (preferably waterproof) to put your money, identity card, bank card, health insurance card, assistance contract (the rest of your papers and car key can be left at the hotel during your stay)
• 1 survival blanket
• toilet paper with a small lighter to burn it
• sunscreen SPF 4

For the evening at the accommodation

• toiletries
• your spare clothes
• 1 swimsuit (depending on the accommodation)
• 1 sleeping bag liner (mandatory in all accommodations except hotels where liners are provided)
  

Clothes
When hiking, the 3-layer system remains the recommended equipment for your comfort and safety.

• a short-sleeved t-shirt made of breathable material (hollow fiber)
• a fleece fur jacket
• a windproof, waterproof and breathable jacket (gore-tex type)

Depending on the weather and the level of exertion, you can always choose the most effective option. When hiking in calm, sunny weather, a base layer may suffice. In rain, snow, or wind, simply add a waterproof jacket. In very cold weather, or during breaks at altitude, a fleece jacket is an essential layer under a windproof jacket.
Pack quick-drying clothes, so avoid cotton. Opt for wool, silk, and synthetic fibers, which will keep you dry and warm for as long as possible. Sweat is a hiker's enemy, as it dampens clothing and chills you during breaks.

Recommended clothing for hiking

• 1 sun hat or cap
• 1 multifunctional hat or neck warmer (BUFF© type) and 1 pair of lightweight gloves to protect against the cold at altitude
• 1 short-sleeved t-shirt suitable for physical activity (synthetic or natural microfiber type)
• 1 insulating garment type: fleece or down jacket
• 1 windproof, waterproof and breathable jacket with a hood if possible (gore-tex type or equivalent)
• 1 rain poncho or a protective cover for the backpack in bad weather (often integrated into the bags)
• 1 pair of loose-fitting trekking trousers
• 1 pair of shorts or bermudas suitable for walking
• 1 pair of high hiking socks suitable for walking