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Tour of the Ubaye: Hidden Alps
Our circular trail through Ubaye in the French Alps (with small excursion into Italy) starts in the Queyras and takes you through
some magnificent landscapes with beautiful alpine summits, serene mountain lakes & remote and traditional alpine hamlets.
Highlights
"(We enjoyed) the rhythm of each
day - the combination of wild,
beautiful walks and comfortable
evenings." Ruane & O'Connor, USA
Traditional alpine hamlets including Maljessat in
France and Chiaperra in Italy
Beautiful Chambeyron Massif, the highest point in
the Hautes Alpes
Nature Reserve of Val d'Escreins
Option to book additional night in Ceillac at end of
holiday
Includes bag transfers (if required) except 1 night
where your luggage is not available
Options: Private rooms for 2 possible on most
nights (subject to availability)
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Self Guided Walking
6 nights/6 days walking
Time taken: 6-6hrs30 per day
Ascent: 750m-1250m per day
Day 1
Gite in Ceillac,
Queyras.
Transfer from
local train
station
Linear Trail
When: 17 June to 9 Sept
Accomm: Gites and mountain huts
Basis: Half Board
Day 2
Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Discover Cascade de la
Pisse waterfall & lakes
Mirroir & Ste Anne.
Option to summit Tete
de Girardin Climb via Ubaye
Valley to Col de
Mary (2641m)
to Chiaperra
village Cross the Chambey-
ron massif via Col de
Sautron (2685m).
Climb in cirque de
Rocca Rossa Walk to Col de
Mallemort (2558m)
and onto Col du
Vallonet (2524m) Climb valley to Col de
Serenne (2650m) & lac
des Neuf Couleurs.
Descend to Val
d’Escreins Climb & cross Pic
d’Escreins (2730m).
Holiday ends after
walk or book addition-
al night in Ceillac
6hrs +1250m 6hrs +750/900m 6hrs30 +1050m 6hrs30 +1050m 6hrs30 +1070m 6hrs30 +1150m
Grand Tour of the Ubaye: 3 Regions Tour
Our Grand Tour of the Ubaye is a circular trail following the GR56 trail through wild & picturesque mountain scenery, visiting
the Upper Verdon Valley, the Mercantour National Park and the famous Allos Lake, as well as the Lauzanier Nature Reserve.
Highlights
Wild alpine landscapes in a quiet part of the French
Alps with accessible summits
Beautiful mountains, serene alpine lakes, remote
traditional hamlets & impressive fortifications
Wildlife e.g. Cayolle Ibex in the Verdon Valley
Options: Private rooms for 2 possible on 4 nights
(subject to availability)
Includes bag transfers (if required) except 2 days
where your luggage is not available
Possible to book extra night in Meolan at end of
holiday (also trek can be varied in length)
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Self Guided Walking
8 nights/8 days walking
Time taken: 5-7hrs 30 per day
Ascent: 200-1070m per day
Day 1
Day 2
Gite de Transfer to Abbey
Meo-
du Laverq. Follow
ridges to reach
lans
Refuge du Col
d’Allos (2247m)
6hrs45 +1070m
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"Overall an excellent walk in a beautiful
area, with good accommodation, food
and trip notes." R. Darke, UK
Linear Trail
When: 17 June to 9 Sept
Accomm: Gites & mountain refuges
Basis: Half Board
Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
2 choices for
route from Col
d’Allos to Ref-
uge de la
Cayolle (2266m) Progress through
Mercantour
National Park to
Bousieyas
(1983m) Follow GR5 re-
turning to the
Ubaye & the
Lauzanier Valley
to Larche (1670m) Climb over Col
de Mallemort &
Col du Vallonnet
to Fouillouse
(1905m) Balcony path to
fortifications of
Tournoux & on
to Les Prats
(1693m) Choice of
trails to
reach Refuge
de la Pare
(1832m) Descend to the
gite where you
arrived at Meo-
lan. Transfer to
local station
7hrs +1055m 7hrs30 +945m 6hrs30 +985m 5hrs45 +1050m 7hrs +830m 5hrs +950m 5hrs +200m
Alps, France & Italy. Self Guided Walking Holidays