• A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
  • A romantic getaway among the stars
Hautes-Alpes / Queyras Massif

A romantic getaway among the stars

Réf : JZNZXW

In summary

  • Sports
    Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Snowshoeing
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times 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 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 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.
  • Destination
    Hautes-Alpes / Queyras Massif
  • Age
    From 28 - 65 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    19.9 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

Ready to spend a night at 3000m face to face with the stars, galaxies and nebulae, eye glued to the telescope like a real astronomer?


Don't miss this opportunity! Snowshoeing in a wild valley, enjoying a raclette under one of the clearest skies in the world, using telescopes to discover celestial wonders… A weekend adventure that will leave you starry-eyed! “Beautiful horizons are earned” - Gaston Rebuffat, great French mountaineer.



The highlights

  • A night at 3000m altitude, under one of the purest skies in the world
  • A sporting and sensory adventure in the heart of the wilderness
  • Mountain cuisine and conviviality at the summit
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Sport

Level

Snowshoeing

Confirmed

Levels

Snowshoeing
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for 3 to 4 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, or trails, or across rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those who wish to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of approximately 300 to 500 meters on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times 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 1,000 meters of elevation gain, off-trail or on rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports 2 to 3 times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want to hike intensely for 7 to 8 hours a day with over 1,000 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.
For those wishing to hike for approximately 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 500 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in sports activities 1 to 2 times a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 4h30
  • Average daily elevation gain: 450 m
  • Average daily descent: 450 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Emilie.B , a qualified and passionate Mid-Mountain Guide (AMM) in the Queyras region, will give you a unique experience.

Management

Security

The Queyras is an alpine mountain range where safety equipment is essential for snowshoeing. For your safety, we provide an avalanche transceiver (DVA) which you must wear, along with a small snow shovel and a probe which you must carry in your backpack.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Welcome, introduction to mountain safety, evening of sharing at the Gîte les Gabelous

    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    We'll meet you in the early afternoon in the heart of the Queyras region, in the beautiful Saint-Véran valley. After getting to know each other, we'll collect our equipment for the weekend. We'll then introduce you to mountain safety techniques through a fun and interactive workshop.

    Day 1

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Saint Véran, Saint-Véran, France
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
Saint Véran, Saint-Véran, France
Day 3 - 14h30

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toMontdauphin-Guillestre
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Half-board at the Les Gabelous gîte on Friday evening
  2. Saturday lunchtime picnic
  3. Overnight stay and breakfast at the Observatory
  4. Saturday night mountain meal
  5. Sunday lunch at the restaurant
  6. Guided snowshoe hike with a state-certified mountain guide to reach the Observatory
  7. Snowshoe/pole rental for the stay
  8. Winter shoe rental
  9. Rental of the safety kit (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe)
  10. The “mountain safety” workshop
  11. The presentation, led by qualified science communicators, takes place at the Observatory.
  12. The tourist tax

The price does not include

  1. Transportation between your home and the Saint-Véran valley
  2. Drinks and wine during meals
  3. Personal equipment

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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