• Snowshoeing without borders between Briançonnais and Piedmont
  • Snowshoeing without borders between Briançonnais and Piedmont
  • Snowshoeing without borders between Briançonnais and Piedmont
  • Snowshoeing without borders between Briançonnais and Piedmont
  • Snowshoeing without borders between Briançonnais and Piedmont
  • Snowshoeing without borders between Briançonnais and Piedmont
  • Snowshoeing without borders between Briançonnais and Piedmont
Queyras Massif / Cervières

Snowshoeing without borders between Briançonnais and Piedmont

Réf : GEAYEK

In summary

  • Sports
    Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    6 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
    Queyras Massif / Cervières
  • Age
    From 14 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    56.25 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

Starting from the hamlet of Laus , nestled at 1750 meters altitude at the foot of the legendary Col d'Izoard , we'll begin with a warm-up hike through wooded valleys, under the majestic gaze of the Pic de Rochebrune (3300 m). We'll then cross the border to reach the Capanna Mautino refuge in Piedmont for two nights. The perfect opportunity to enjoy convivial evenings after superb days of hiking in both France and Italy .

The highlights

  • An original, little-traveled route, wild paths and magnificent landscapes
  • No transfers during the stay
  • A wonderful discovery of Piedmontese cuisine
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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: 5h
  • Average distance/day: 13 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 614 m
  • Average daily descent: 624 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 6 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Accompagnateur en montagne

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
  • map

    Welcome and presentation of the stay

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 12km
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at 5pm at the Auberge l'Arpelin in Lieu-dit le Laus, at the foot of the Col d'Izoard. Settle into your rooms and then, at 7pm, a welcome drink will be offered, giving your guide the opportunity to tell you more about the itinerary and also to share a convivial moment.

    Day 1

Note

We reserve the right to modify the program (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
Auberge l'Arpelin, ROUTE du col d'Izoard, Cervières, France
Day 1 : 17h00
End of stay
Auberge l'Arpelin, ROUTE du col d'Izoard, Cervières, France
Day 6 - 15h00

The stay begins on day 1 from 5pm at the Auberge l'Arpelin in Lieu-dit le Laus, at the foot of the Col d'Izoard. Settle into your rooms and then, at 7pm, a presentation of the stay will be held over drinks.


The stay ends on day 6 after the last walk, around 3pm. We can enjoy the gîte one last time to have a drink and a shower before leaving.


Our free shuttle will drop you off at Briançon station no later than 4:45 pm.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de BriançonOrGare de Oulx (Italie)

The main source of fine particulate pollution in our mountains is the combustion of fossil fuels generated by cars, particularly during the holiday traffic.

That is why we are doing everything we can to welcome you at Briançon station.


🚂 Briançon 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.

From the south, on the Marseille-Briançon line (TER)


🚂 Oulx SNCF station (Italy)

TGV Paris-Oulx on the Paris-Turin-Milan line then Oulx-Briançon shuttle.


For those arriving by train and wishing to use our free shuttle service, we will meet you on day 1 at 6:50 pm at Briançon train station, in the parking lot to the right as you exit the main hall. Please let us know in advance by selecting the free shuttle option when making your reservation.


If your train arrival time doesn't coincide with the shuttle's arrival time, you'll need to take a taxi to get to the hostel. We recommend contacting Transalp Taxi at 06.81.69.88.39; the fare is approximately €40.




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

🚘 From the North: Grenoble - Col du Lautaret - Briançon - Cervières. If the Col du Lautaret is closed, you will have to go via the Col Bayard and Gap. You will then reach Briançon from the south.


🚘 Via the South : Valence or Sisteron - Gap - Embrun – Briançon - Cervières.


🚘 Via Italy : Chambéry - Fréjus Tunnel - Montgenèvre Pass - Briançon - Cervières.


You can park all week in the hostel's free parking lot.


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. Full board with picnic lunch from dinner on day 1 until lunch on day 6.
  2. tourist taxes
  3. 5 days of supervision

The price does not include

  1. Optional cancellation insurance (3.5% of the price of the stay)
  2. Optional repatriation assistance (1.5% of the price of the stay)
  3. hot showers at the Mautino refuge
  4. drinks and personal expenses
  5. Single room supplement (subject to availability): please contact us

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Free shuttle between Briançon train station and the Arpelin hostel : CHF0.00 / person
  2. Single room at the Arpelin : CHF76.00 / unit
  3. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
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The Vincent team
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The Vincent team

4.9/5 (12 reviews) • 24 stays
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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