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Queyras Snowshoe Winter Paradise

France
4 reviews
Available Departures: Feb, Mar

8 days from

US$2,630

without flights
Winter
Guided Group
MODERATE MODERATE

A one week snowshoeing holiday in the quiet Queyras area of the French Alps

Trip Code: QUY
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Queyras Snowshoe Winter Paradise

Highlights
  • Snowshoe in remote valleys & quiet trails, away from the crowds
  • Enjoy spectacular mountain views, including the Ecrins National Park
  • Centre-based in a charming family run hotel in the picturesque village of Aiguilles
  • Fully guided and all snowshoe equipment provided

At a Glance
  • Group Size 5 to 8
  • 6 days snowshoeing
  • Max altitude - 2656 metres
  • Join In Aiguilles

Accommodation & Meals
  • All meals included
  • 7 nights Hotel
Overview

The Queyras Regional Natural Park is considered to be one of the most beautiful in France; wild mountain valleys, with impressive rock faces and jagged ridgelines are all there just waiting to be explored. The area lies south of the ancient town of Briancon, a World Heritage Site, and is just west of the frontier with Italy.  For our week in this beautiful area we are based in the village of Aiguilles in a small family run hotel.  We begin our week by snowshoeing up to La Criox de Curlet which boasts excellent views of the area, during the day we can start to get the feel for snowshoeing and our guide will also do a little training on mountain safety in winter and we'll begin to look at the snowpack itself. Continuing through the week, our days get slightly longer as we get used to wearing snowshoes, a specific highlight is on day 6 where we aim to the summit of Crete de Gardiole; at 2656m this is also the highest point of the holiday.  If you are looking to get away from the crowds this winter, look no further, as it's a surprise to meet other groups on the mountain!

Is this holiday for you?

This week of centre-based, guided snowshoeing is designed to appeal to regular mountain walkers wishing to learn snowshoe techniques as well as those with previous snow-shoeing experience. During the holiday we will cover a variety of ground from relatively easy snow covered trails to steeper mountain slopes.  The trip is suitable for novices and also those people with previous snowshoeing …

This week of centre-based, guided snowshoeing is designed to appeal to regular mountain walkers wishing to learn snowshoe techniques as well as those with previous snow-shoeing experience. During the holiday we will cover a variety of ground from relatively easy snow covered trails to steeper mountain slopes.  The trip is suitable for novices and also those people with previous snowshoeing experience; however a high level of fitness is required.

The itinerary will be flexible and during the week the guide will use their expertise and local knowledge to determine the best routes to take advantage of prevailing snow conditions and the abilities of the group.  A suggested itinerary for the week is given below, but may be subject to change. If snow conditions do not permit snow-shoeing on any of the routes, the group will follow an alternative winter hiking itinerary.

Why KE?

Snowshoe in quiet areas that are 'off the beaten track' and with a small group (maximum of 8 people) you can get a real feel for this spectacular area.

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