• Trail running tour of the Queyras in 4 days
  • Trail running tour of the Queyras in 4 days
  • Trail running tour of the Queyras in 4 days
  • Trail running tour of the Queyras in 4 days
  • Trail running tour of the Queyras in 4 days
  • Trail running tour of the Queyras in 4 days
Queyras Massif / Hautes-Alpes

Trail running tour of the Queyras in 4 days

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In summary

  • Sports
    Trail running
  • Duration
    4 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Trail running
    Beginner
    For those looking to discover trail running. You run for one hour twice a week and have no particular mountain experience. You will cover distances of 10 to 15 km, with an elevation gain of around 800 m per day, on smooth trails or alpine pastures.
    Intermediate
    For those with an UTMB Index of 350 (as a reference point), you will run twice a week and complete a few long runs. You will undertake 4–5 hour outings covering roughly 15 to 20 km per day, with 1,000 m of elevation gain on narrow trails.
    Confirmed
    For those with an UTMB Index of 450 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one long run. You will complete 4- to 6-hour outings covering approximately 25 km and 1,500 m of elevation gain per day, traversing runnable trails, alpine pastures, and narrow paths.
    Advanced
    You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.
    Expert
    You have an UTMB Index of 550 or higher and run 4 to 5 times a week, including one long run (2–3 hours). You have previously completed trail runs of at least 40 km with 2,000 m of elevation gain. You will undertake outings lasting approximately 8 hours, covering around 35 km and 2,500 m of elevation gain per day across scree slopes, ridges, off-trail terrain, snow patches, and more.
  • Destination
    Queyras Massif / Hautes-Alpes
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    36.35 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

Embark on a 4-day trail running adventure on the Tour du Queyras!

On the famous GR58, discover the most beautiful trails of the Queyras Regional Natural Park. Starting from Mont-Dauphin, you will cover approximately 125 km and 7,800 m of elevation gain through wild valleys, larch forests and high mountain passes.

This unspoiled territory is ideal for progressing in mountain trail running and working on your technique as well as your effort management on varied terrain.

You will only need to carry your day bag, as your luggage will be transported to the accommodations.

Guided by our mountain guide specializing in trail running, you will benefit from personalized advice to progress and fully enjoy this immersion in the heart of the Queyras.

The highlights

  • A complete tour of the Queyras massif via the GR58, covering more than 125km.
  • An off-the-beaten-path route, to avoid the crowds on the trails
  • Luggage transport included so you can run light for the day
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Sport

Level

Trail running

Advance

Levels

Trail running
Beginner
For those looking to discover trail running. You run for one hour twice a week and have no particular mountain experience. You will cover distances of 10 to 15 km, with an elevation gain of around 800 m per day, on smooth trails or alpine pastures.
Intermediate
For those with an UTMB Index of 350 (as a reference point), you will run twice a week and complete a few long runs. You will undertake 4–5 hour outings covering roughly 15 to 20 km per day, with 1,000 m of elevation gain on narrow trails.
Confirmed
For those with an UTMB Index of 450 or higher (as a guideline), you will run 2 to 3 times a week, including at least one long run. You will complete 4- to 6-hour outings covering approximately 25 km and 1,500 m of elevation gain per day, traversing runnable trails, alpine pastures, and narrow paths.
Advanced
You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.
Expert
You have an UTMB Index of 550 or higher and run 4 to 5 times a week, including one long run (2–3 hours). You have previously completed trail runs of at least 40 km with 2,000 m of elevation gain. You will undertake outings lasting approximately 8 hours, covering around 35 km and 2,500 m of elevation gain per day across scree slopes, ridges, off-trail terrain, snow patches, and more.
You have an UTMB Index of 500 or higher and run 3 to 4 times a week, including at least one long run. You have previously completed trail runs of at least 30 km with 1,700 m of elevation gain. You will be undertaking daily 7-hour outings covering approximately 35 km and 2,000 m of elevation gain across varied terrain, including runnable trails, alpine pastures, scree slopes, and snow patches.

The expert's opinion

Prerequisite: You run very regularly (at least 4-5 runs of 1.5 hours per week) and you do a regular long run of more than 5 hours on trails.

You practice other endurance sports (cycling, cross-country skiing…), and you regularly go hiking in the mountains.


Technical terrain: Scree slopes, ridges, snowfields, exposed ledges. You are comfortable on all types of trails and may encounter technical (scree, snowfields, steep slopes) and exposed sections.


In figures

Trail and road running

  • Average duration/day: 7h
  • Average distance/day: 32 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1950 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 1 to 7 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor
A Mountain Leader (AMM) specializing in trail running.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

  • Mont Dauphin - Château-Ville-Vieille (31 km - 2,300 m elevation gain)

    • Activity Trail and road running
    • Duration of the activity 7h
    • Distance 31 km
    • Positive elevation gain 2300 m
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Welcome at 10am at Montdauphin–Guillestre station.


    10:30am-5:30pm : First day of trail running between Mont-Dauphin and Château-Ville-Vieille (31 km and 2,300 m of elevation gain). You will discover the wild landscapes of the Queyras through an alternation of sustained climbs and technical descents on varied trails, with magnificent alpine panoramas throughout the course.


    Arrival at the accommodation must be no later than 6pm .


    Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse .

    Day 1

Accommodation

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

Access

Departure
Montdauphin-Guillestre, Eygliers, France
Day 1 : 10h00
End of stay
Montdauphin-Guillestre, Eygliers, France
Day 4 - 16h00

Montdauphine-Guillestre station is regularly served (notably by night train from Paris). From Paris (6:30 am during the day via Valence, otherwise 10:30 am by night train), Lyon (5 hours, via Valence or Grenoble).

It is also possible to organize carpooling with the other participants.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Montdauphin-Guillestre

Montdauphine-Guillestre station is regularly served (notably by night train from Paris). From Paris (6:30 am during the day via Valence, otherwise 10:30 am by night train), Lyon (5 hours, via Valence or Grenoble).

It is also possible to organize carpooling with the other participants.

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Guided by a mountain guide specializing in trail running, in groups of 8 people
  2. Accommodation and meals from the evening of the first day to lunch on the last day
  3. the unique landscapes of the Vosges
  4. technical workshops that will allow you to progress in trail running

The price does not include

  1. the picnic on the first day
  2. drinks and personal expenses
  3. cancellation and repatriation insurance
  4. your transportation to the meeting point and from the end-of-internship location

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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