A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escapeBetween France and Italy, this itinerant hike, for enduring athletes, takes you to Mont Viso, an emblematic summit of the Italian Alps, culminating at 3841m. Starting from Queyras, you cross several passes in the very particular landscape of the Southern Alps, sometimes flowery, sometimes mineral and always magnificent.
You discover hidden high-altitude lakes, observe numerous and varied wildlife, and enjoy Piedmontese architecture and life. These stone and slate houses shelter men, families, animals, who maintain the landscapes, and give an air of painting to your photos.
Departure guaranteed for 4 participants or more.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP
Nature escape The tour of Mount Viso (3841m) is an exceptional hike. Open to all athletes, it offers to see, in one week, the magnificent landscapes of the Southern Alps between Queyras-Briançon and Piedmontais on the Franco-Italian border.Between France and Italy, this itinerant hike, for enduring athletes, takes you to Mont Viso, an emblematic summit of the Italian Alps, culminating at 3841m. Starting from Queyras, you cross several passes in the very particular landscape of the Southern Alps, sometimes flowery, sometimes mineral and always magnificent. You discover hidden high-altitude lakes, observe numerous and varied wildlife, and enjoy Piedmontese architecture and life. These stone and slate houses shelter men, families, animals, who maintain the landscapes, and give an air of painting to your photos.
Departure guaranteed for 4 participants or more.
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- High mountain where Provence grows
- Wild valleys, the last witnesses of Franco-Italian exchanges
- Hautes Alpes guide
- Forgotten high valleys where the legends told still live
THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT
- High mountain where Provence grows
- Wild valleys, the last witnesses of Franco-Italian exchanges
- Hautes Alpes guide
- Forgotten high valleys where the legends told still live
Included
- Local transfers
- The accommodation
- The meals
- Framing
Not Included
- The drinks
- Optional insurances
- Any other supplement not included in the program
- Shuttles between the station or the airport (arrival and departure) and the site
The program
Day by dayDay of arrival
Day 1: Meet at 9:30am in Abriès, on the square at the foot of the “Les Balcons du Viso” residence, located on the central street.
Presentation of the week.
After a short transfer to the village of Echalp, we take the upper Guil valley, observe “The collapsed rock” and walk to the Viso refuge. During the day, from belvedere to belvedere, the first visions of the Viso follow one another, playing hide and seek with the Italian nebia.
Night at the Viso refuge.
Walking time: 4h30. Height difference: + 760 m
After a short transfer to the village of Echalp, we take the upper Guil valley, observe “The collapsed rock” and walk to the Viso refuge. During the day, from belvedere to belvedere, the first visions of the Viso follow one another, playing hide and seek with the Italian nebia.
Night at the Viso refuge.
Walking time: 4h30. Height difference: + 760 m
During your stay
D2: After walking along Lake Lestio, we go up to Col Valante, gateway to Italy. Impressive vision of the big faces of the Viso.
We strongly recommend the Joanne Point variant, which we will do without a bag, above the collar. From this point, almost the entire Viso chain appears. The needles, guardians of its tranquility, surround it on all sides, but it respects them from the height of its almost 3900 m. Descent to the Valante refuge (2444m), then the Bagnour refuge (2019 m) where we will spend the night.
Walking time: 6 hours 30 minutes/Height difference: + 550 m/- 1000 m
Day 3: We are in Italy for three full days. Sometimes nebbia, this mysterious mist, softens summer temperatures. This morning, we are gradually going up through the woods, the mountain pastures, then the mineral universe dotted with lakes specific to Viso. We pass the Chiaffredo Pass then Gallarino (2740m) and reach the Alpetto refuge (2272m) hidden in a small mountain pasture, near Lake Alpetto.
Night in a shelter.
Walking time: 6 hours. Height difference: + 800 m/- 600 m
Day 4: This short day will take us to the foot of the main faces of Viso, in a very high mountain mineral atmosphere. It feels very small. The lakes soften this rocky universe with varied colors. This itinerary allows for a few options (without a bag). From the Giacoletti refuge where we arrive at mid-day, we can climb the Corridor du Porc and the Pointe Udine at more than 3000m. Contemplatives will be able to bask in the middle of a magnificent show.
Night at the shelter.
Walking time: 5 hours (+ 2 hours optional). Height difference: + 900 m/- 400 m
D5: We follow the postman's path. The Po plain opens up in front of us. We are taking the salt route from ancient times. The Traversette Tunnel saw commercial caravans pass by in the 17th century. We set foot on French soil for 1 hour before reaching Col Sellière (2834m). We leave the beaten path, if you like tranquility, this is the place to stay. Only chamois disturb the silence! We go down to Jervis in the upper Val Pellice, refuge of the Waldensians during the Wars of Religion. Men remain marked by this period and it is on the basis of solidarity that they welcome you.
Night in a shelter.
Walking time: 7 hours Height difference: + 800 m/- 1600 m
Walking time: 6 hours 30 minutes/Height difference: + 550 m/- 1000 m
Day 3: We are in Italy for three full days. Sometimes nebbia, this mysterious mist, softens summer temperatures. This morning, we are gradually going up through the woods, the mountain pastures, then the mineral universe dotted with lakes specific to Viso. We pass the Chiaffredo Pass then Gallarino (2740m) and reach the Alpetto refuge (2272m) hidden in a small mountain pasture, near Lake Alpetto.
Night in a shelter.
Walking time: 6 hours. Height difference: + 800 m/- 600 m
Day 4: This short day will take us to the foot of the main faces of Viso, in a very high mountain mineral atmosphere. It feels very small. The lakes soften this rocky universe with varied colors. This itinerary allows for a few options (without a bag). From the Giacoletti refuge where we arrive at mid-day, we can climb the Corridor du Porc and the Pointe Udine at more than 3000m. Contemplatives will be able to bask in the middle of a magnificent show.
Night at the shelter.
Walking time: 5 hours (+ 2 hours optional). Height difference: + 900 m/- 400 m
D5: We follow the postman's path. The Po plain opens up in front of us. We are taking the salt route from ancient times. The Traversette Tunnel saw commercial caravans pass by in the 17th century. We set foot on French soil for 1 hour before reaching Col Sellière (2834m). We leave the beaten path, if you like tranquility, this is the place to stay. Only chamois disturb the silence! We go down to Jervis in the upper Val Pellice, refuge of the Waldensians during the Wars of Religion. Men remain marked by this period and it is on the basis of solidarity that they welcome you.
Night in a shelter.
Walking time: 7 hours Height difference: + 800 m/- 1600 m
Last day
J6: It is through a pass, formerly frequented by peddlers, merchants of all kinds, that we reach France. Here, the relationships between the two sides were very important.
Formerly, it was only one country, ahead of history: the Escartons Republic. From the top of Col Lacroix (2300m), it is with a historic page that we end this raid.
Walking time: 5 hours. Height difference: + 570 m/- 600 m
Return to Abriès around 2 pm where we separate.
Return to Mont-Dauphin by shuttle or car.
Walking time: 5 hours. Height difference: + 570 m/- 600 m
Return to Abriès around 2 pm where we separate.
Return to Mont-Dauphin by shuttle or car.
SPOT
Ristolas National Nature Reserve - Mont-Viso
Rare and preserved nature in the Hautes-Alpes
Located in the Queyras Regional Natural Park, in the Hautes-Alpes, the Ristolas - Mont-Viso National Nature Reserve protects fauna, flora and the landscape on 2,300 ha between 1800 and 3,300 m above sea level. It lists species endemic to the South-Western Alps such as the Alpine bellflower, the Queyras butterwort and the Vaudois saxifrage for flora and alpine snowflake, the alpine accentor, the black grouse, the black grouse, the mountain ptarmigan, the alpine ptarmigan, the alpine ptarmigan, the alpine ptarmigan, the alpine ptarmigan, the alpine ptarmigan, the alpine ptarmigan, the alpine ptarmigan, the alpine ptarmigan, the mountain ptarmigan, the alpine partridge, the bartavelle partridge, the common hare, the chamois, the ibex and the Lanza salamander for fauna.
ABOUT THE TRIP
formalities administratives
Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.
formalities administratives
Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Paris/Briançon trains arrive at Montdauphin-Guillestre station at various times.
There is also a night train: Paris/Briançon which arrives in Montdauphin-Guillestre at 8 am.
Paris/Briançon trains arrive at Montdauphin-Guillestre station at various times.
There is also a night train: Paris/Briançon which arrives in Montdauphin-Guillestre at 8 am.
The Marseille/Briançon trains arrive at Montdauphin-Guillestre station at 11:42 and 17:21.
From there, you can take a regular shuttle to Abriès or a taxi. Information for shuttle schedules on 04 92 45 18 11 (Cars Imbert). Attention this service is not included in the price of the course, payment on site.
You are coming by car:
Between Gap and Briançon take the N 94, leave it to take the D 902 in the direction of Guillestre; follow the signs to go to Ville-vieille then Abriès.
Also think about carpooling! (Blabblah blah)
From there, you can take a regular shuttle to Abriès or a taxi. Information for shuttle schedules on 04 92 45 18 11 (Cars Imbert). Attention this service is not included in the price of the course, payment on site.
You are coming by car:
Between Gap and Briançon take the N 94, leave it to take the D 902 in the direction of Guillestre; follow the signs to go to Ville-vieille then Abriès.
Also think about carpooling! (Blabblah blah)
Address and access
You are coming by train:
Paris/Briançon trains arrive at Montdauphin-Guillestre station at various times.
There is also a night train: Paris/Briançon which arrives in Montdauphin-Guillestre at 8 am.
The Marseille/Briançon trains arrive at Montdauphin-Guillestre station at 11:42 and 17:21.
From there, you can take a regular shuttle to Abriès or a taxi. Information for shuttle schedules on 04 92 45 18 11 (Cars Imbert). Attention this service is not included in the price of the course, payment on site.
You are coming by car:
Between Gap and Briançon take the N 94, leave it to take the D 902 in the direction of Guillestre; follow the signs to go to Ville-vieille then Abriès.
Also think about carpooling! (Blabblah blah)
Paris/Briançon trains arrive at Montdauphin-Guillestre station at various times.
There is also a night train: Paris/Briançon which arrives in Montdauphin-Guillestre at 8 am.
The Marseille/Briançon trains arrive at Montdauphin-Guillestre station at 11:42 and 17:21.
From there, you can take a regular shuttle to Abriès or a taxi. Information for shuttle schedules on 04 92 45 18 11 (Cars Imbert). Attention this service is not included in the price of the course, payment on site.
You are coming by car:
Between Gap and Briançon take the N 94, leave it to take the D 902 in the direction of Guillestre; follow the signs to go to Ville-vieille then Abriès.
Also think about carpooling! (Blabblah blah)
Equipment not included
Items can be left at the departure lodge and picked up on the last day. Bring a bag for this purpose.
Essential personal equipment:
Essential personal equipment:
- High-top hiking boots
- Hiking backpack of at least 35L with waist belt
- Walking sticks recommended
- Summer hat or cap or scarf
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- T-shirts, spare underwear (you can do small laundry by hand in the shelters)
- Sweatshirt
- Fleece jacket or big sweater
- Waterproof jacket or rain cape
- Shorts
- Canvas pants
- Swimsuit
- Microfiber towel
- Basketball or sandals for the evening
- Bottle or water bag of at least 2L
- Knife, plastic bowl and cutlery
- Small flashlight or headlamp for the evening
- Sleeping bag sheet (meat bag for the intimate) mandatory
- Earplugs in case you encounter snorers
- Toiletry bag
- Toilet paper
- 10L trash bag
- Pocket money
- At the beginning and end of the season: gloves and hat
First aid kit:
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist and think that you will need to wear your
pharmacy, so bring only the minimum necessary.
- Hiking backpack of at least 35L with waist belt
- Walking sticks recommended
- Summer hat or cap or scarf
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- T-shirts, spare underwear (you can do small laundry by hand in the shelters)
- Sweatshirt
- Fleece jacket or big sweater
- Waterproof jacket or rain cape
- Shorts
- Canvas pants
- Swimsuit
- Microfiber towel
- Basketball or sandals for the evening
- Bottle or water bag of at least 2L
- Knife, plastic bowl and cutlery
- Small flashlight or headlamp for the evening
- Sleeping bag sheet (meat bag for the intimate) mandatory
- Earplugs in case you encounter snorers
- Toiletry bag
- Toilet paper
- 10L trash bag
- Pocket money
- At the beginning and end of the season: gloves and hat
First aid kit:
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist and think that you will need to wear your
pharmacy, so bring only the minimum necessary.
Equipment not included
Items can be left at the departure lodge and picked up on the last day. Bring a bag for this purpose.
Essential personal equipment:
- High-top hiking boots
- Hiking backpack of at least 35L with waist belt
- Walking sticks recommended
- Summer hat or cap or scarf
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- T-shirts, spare underwear (you can do small laundry by hand in the shelters)
- Sweatshirt
- Fleece jacket or big sweater
- Waterproof jacket or rain cape
- Shorts
- Canvas pants
- Swimsuit
- Microfiber towel
- Basketball or sandals for the evening
- Bottle or water bag of at least 2L
- Knife, plastic bowl and cutlery
- Small flashlight or headlamp for the evening
- Sleeping bag sheet (meat bag for the intimate) mandatory
- Earplugs in case you encounter snorers
- Toiletry bag
- Toilet paper
- 10L trash bag
- Pocket money
- At the beginning and end of the season: gloves and hat
First aid kit:
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist and think that you will need to wear your
pharmacy, so bring only the minimum necessary.
Essential personal equipment:
- High-top hiking boots
- Hiking backpack of at least 35L with waist belt
- Walking sticks recommended
- Summer hat or cap or scarf
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- T-shirts, spare underwear (you can do small laundry by hand in the shelters)
- Sweatshirt
- Fleece jacket or big sweater
- Waterproof jacket or rain cape
- Shorts
- Canvas pants
- Swimsuit
- Microfiber towel
- Basketball or sandals for the evening
- Bottle or water bag of at least 2L
- Knife, plastic bowl and cutlery
- Small flashlight or headlamp for the evening
- Sleeping bag sheet (meat bag for the intimate) mandatory
- Earplugs in case you encounter snorers
- Toiletry bag
- Toilet paper
- 10L trash bag
- Pocket money
- At the beginning and end of the season: gloves and hat
First aid kit:
We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.
Seek advice from your doctor and pharmacist and think that you will need to wear your
pharmacy, so bring only the minimum necessary.
Physical intensity
Regular sportsman
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
Physical intensity
Regular sportsman
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.
Level of expertise
Hike - Level 3
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day.
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day.
You are in a pure hiking trip.
Level of expertise
Hike - Level 3
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day. You are in a pure hiking trip.
For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day. You are in a pure hiking trip.
Portage
Carrying level 2
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
2 week program:
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
Portage
Carrying level 2
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
2 week program:
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.
2 week program:
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.
Restauration
The evening meal and breakfast are taken at the cottage or at the refuge (copious and traditional cuisine). Participation in collective tasks will be appreciated.
Picnic at noon.
Restauration
The evening meal and breakfast are taken at the cottage or at the refuge (copious and traditional cuisine). Participation in collective tasks will be appreciated. Picnic at noon.
Management
State-certified coach living in the Hautes Alpes
Management
State-certified coach living in the Hautes Alpes
Important information
ID card or passport required.
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment.
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment.
In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
Important information
ID card or passport required.
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).
Health and formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
Health and formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
Hosting
Nights in lodges and refuges, in dormitories.
Shared sanitary facilities.
Shared sanitary facilities.
Hosting
Nights in lodges and refuges, in dormitories.
Shared sanitary facilities.
Shared sanitary facilities.
formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.
formalities
Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.