• Discovering the Upper Ubaye Valley on snowshoes
  • Discovering the Upper Ubaye Valley on snowshoes
  • Discovering the Upper Ubaye Valley on snowshoes
  • Discovering the Upper Ubaye Valley on snowshoes
  • Discovering the Upper Ubaye Valley on snowshoes
  • Discovering the Upper Ubaye Valley on snowshoes
  • Discovering the Upper Ubaye Valley on snowshoes
  • Discovering the Upper Ubaye Valley on snowshoes
  • Discovering the Upper Ubaye Valley on snowshoes
Alpes de Haute Provence / French Alps

Discovering the Upper Ubaye Valley on snowshoes

Réf : IGTHQX

In summary

  • Sports
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    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
    Alpes de Haute Provence / French Alps
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    76.41 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
    English

In a few words

The undulating green of the forests, the cottony white of the high, hanging valleys, the myriad shades of grey and ochre of the imposing, jagged cliffs, and the pure blue of the Southern Alps sky. Welcome to the upper Ubaye Valley! This little-known region is well worth a visit!

We'll be hiking in a high mountain environment, staying on relatively gentle slopes surrounded by steep cliffs that shelter abundant wildlife. We'll be staying in quality accommodations nestled in charming little villages that feel like the ends of the earth.

This land of contrasts welcomes you without glitz or glamour, with its values ​​of sharing and conviviality typical of mountain countries that have opted for gentle tourism, respectful of the natural environment.

The highlights

  • A sunny and uncrowded mountain range
  • A star-shaped holiday based from two welcoming accommodations
  • A small, friendly group
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Sport

Level

Snowshoeing

Intermediate

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 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.

The expert's opinion

Please remember that you must be able to participate in this program. You can contact us with any questions you may have about the program and the required skill level. Any information about you that could affect your participation in this program must be communicated to us.

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 5h
  • Average distance/day: 12 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 566 m
  • Average daily descent: 566 m

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 5 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
English
Vincent
Vincent

Whether still wearing my mountain hat as a passionate hiker or my chef's toque as a lover of gastronomy, I invite you, in Cervières, Burgundy, Iceland or elsewhere, to explore unspoiled nature and enjoy healthy and delicious cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere !

Alexandre
Alexandre

To live a passion through one's profession, to travel the world, to discover, to share.

With my energetic and cheerful personality, I'm eager to share with you everything that inspires me when I hike. Open to others, I'm enriched by each encounter with you. See you soon on the trails!

The stay is supervised by a member of our partner agency, a qualified and passionate Mountain Guide, with snowshoeing qualifications and extensive knowledge of the valley.


Our partner is based in Cervières, at the foot of the Col d'Izoard. In every season, they invite you to discover extraordinary and unspoiled natural spaces, combining adventure, comfort, and enjoyment, all while respecting your fitness level and desires. Join them for a hike and immerse yourself in breathtaking nature, letting yourself be captivated by its beauty!

At the heart of its approach: exchange, sharing and conviviality, with the desire to combine tourism and respect for the environment.

Management

Security

Your guide will always be equipped with a radio (to call for help if needed) and a first aid kit.

Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
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    Welcome and presentation of the stay

    • Transportation Minibus - 01h - 45km
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Check-in from 5pm at the Saint-Ours gîte in the Val d'Oronaye, located at the foot of the Col de Larche, in the Ubaye Valley.


    At 7:30 p.m., a welcome drink will be offered, giving your guide the opportunity to talk to you in more detail about the course of the stay and also to share a convivial moment.

    Day 1

Note

We reserve the right to modify the program for any reason (weather conditions, snowpack conditions, participants' physical condition and technical level, the guide's preferences, etc.). These modifications are always made in your best interest: for your safety and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Accommodation

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

Access

Departure
Gîte de Saint-Ours, Hameau de Saint-Ours, 04530 Val d'Oronaye
Day 1 : 17h00
End of stay
Gîte Les Granges, Chemin du Chambeyron, Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, France
Day 6 - 14h00

The stay begins on day 1 at the Saint-Ours gîte, in the Val d'Oronaye, located at the foot of the Larche pass, in the Ubaye Valley.

The trip ends on day 6 in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, after the last hike, around 2 pm. We can enjoy the hostel one last time for a drink and a shower before departure. Our free shuttle will drop you off at Mont-Dauphin - Guillestre train station by 3:30 pm at the latest.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toMont-Dauphin-Guillestre

The main source of fine particulate pollution in our mountains is the combustion of fossil fuels, particularly by cars during peak holiday travel periods. That's why we're doing everything we can to welcome you to Mont-Dauphin - Guillestre station.

For those arriving by train and wishing to use our free shuttle service, we will meet you at Mont-Dauphin-Guillestre train station, in the parking lot in front of the station. Please let us know in advance by selecting the free option when making your reservation.


🚂 Mont-Dauphin - Guillestre SNCF train station

From the north, on the Paris-Lyon-Valence-Briançon or Grenoble-Gap-Briançon line

  1. Daytime trains: TGV then TER
  2. The direct night train from Paris-Austerlitz is the most convenient for people coming from northern France.
  3. From the south, on the Marseille-Briançon line (TER)
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

🚘 Via the North: Grenoble - Col Bayard - Gap - Barcelonnette - Jausiers - Saint-Ours

🚘 Via the South : Valence or Sisteron - Gap - Barcelonnette - Jausiers - Saint-Ours

🚘 Via Italy : Chambéry - Fréjus Tunnel - Montgenèvre Pass - Briançon - Guillestre - Vars Pass - Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye - Saint-Ours


You can park all week in the free car parks of the cottages.


Important :

  1. Regardless of the route you take, it is mandatory to be equipped with snow tires or chains (practice putting them on before you leave).
  2. The Fréjus tunnel is a toll tunnel. If you plan to return via the same route, purchase a 7-day return ticket (information and prices at www.sftrf.fr).
  3. At the exit of the tunnel, beware of the GPS which wants to take you towards Bardonecchia and the Col de l'Échelle which is closed in winter because of the snow!
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Price details

The price includes

  1. The trip will be led by a qualified and passionate Mountain Guide.
  2. Accommodation in two cozy cottages
  3. Full board from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 6
  4. Rental of snowshoes & poles as well as safety equipment
  5. The tourist tax

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the accommodation or to Mont-Dauphin-Guillestre train station
  2. drinks and personal expenses
  3. Anything not listed under "Price includes"

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Free shuttle service between Mont-Dauphin - Guillestre train station and the Saint-Ours gîte : CHF0.00 / unit
  2. Single room (subject to availability) : CHF137.22 / unit
  3. Additional night with half-board before the stay (subject to availability) : CHF64.95 / unit
  4. Additional night with half-board after the stay (subject to availability) : CHF58.55 / unit
  5. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

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.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

For hiking

  1. snowshoes
  2. sticks
  3. DVA
  4. shovel
  5. probe


For picnics

  1. fabric bags and towels
  2. Thermoses, bowls, cups and spoons for salads and hot drinks

Equipment to bring

For the day

  1. A medium-sized backpack (30 to 40 liters) for the day's essentials (water bottle, warm clothes, binoculars, camera, etc.) and a picnic lunch. Straps for attaching snowshoes are often a welcome addition.
  2. a rain cover to protect belongings in case of snowfall
  3. an insulated water bottle preferably (1.5 liters minimum)
  4. a pocket knife
  5. a pair of highly protective sunglasses
  6. a tube of sunscreen and a lip balm, both very protective
  7. a waterproof pouch for carrying your important documents
  8. Optional: a camera, a pair of binoculars...
  9. a pharmacy, with the necessary supplies to treat everyday minor ailments, think about possible foot care (Compeed, strapping and other dressings), and of course your personal treatments.

Clothing to bring

To protect yourself from the winter chill, the best method is the "layering" approach: adjust your temperature by wearing layers of clothing that aren't too warm , so you don't sweat too much. We recommend choosing garments made from natural merino fibers, which are warm, breathable, and odor-resistant should you perspire.


For the day

  1. warm, waterproof trousers or lighter trousers and tights
  2. a Gore-Tex type windbreaker
  3. A down jacket to protect against the most biting cold.
  4. a not-too-thick sweater, possibly fleece or merino wool.
  5. Warm and quick-drying underwear (tights, long-sleeved t-shirts, etc.), perhaps made of merino wool.
  6. High-top, waterproof hiking boots
  7. a warm hat that protects the ears well
  8. a cap or other hat to protect you from the sun
  9. two pairs of gloves, thin ones and warm, waterproof "snow" gloves (or mittens)
  10. Gaiters are recommended if the snow pants don't have good elastic and/or hooks to stay on the boot.


For the evening

  1. 2 to 3 pairs of warm socks
  2. spare clothes
The Vincent team
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The Vincent team

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Our local partner is a tourism association based in Cervières, at the foot of the Col d'Izoard. Founded by five passionate guides, it invites you to discover unspoiled natural areas, combining adventure, comfort, and enjoyment. In every season, the agency offers immersive experiences tailored to each individual's fitness level and preferences. Its approach is based on exchange and conviviality, with a constant commitment to combining tourism with respect for the environment.
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