Queyras village resorts
The Queyras
Welcome to Queyras, the wild balcony of the Hautes-Alpes, set against the Italian border in the heart of a unique nature park. Wooden steeples, centuries-old chalets, and all around, four ski areas like four faces of the same passion: the raw, living, generous mountain.
Life-size decor
Arvieux, Abriès-Ristolas, Molines-Saint-Véran, Ceillac: four names, four atmospheres. Skiing under the pure skies of the Queyras Regional Nature Park, surrounded by larch forests and peaks topping 3,000 m. Here, the setting is postcard-perfect, but without the artifice: a territory on a human scale, where the slopes start at the doorstep.
Hiking in the Queyras towards the Refuge de la Blanche
White winter,
green summer
Thanks to the famous “return from the east”, the Queyras proudly bears its nickname of snow granary. Often exceptional conditions enchant skiers from December to April. In summer, the villages become base camps for hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners. Great itineraries like the GR58 offer an infinite playground, between high altitude lakes and panoramic ridges.
Traditions
and sensations
Sliding down the new biathlon track in Ceillac or climbing the icefalls: the Queyras has lost none of its pioneering spirit. But the region’s charm also extends beyond the slopes. You’ll be drawn in by the unspoilt architecture of the old villages, the sundials, the carved wood and the craftsmanship that perpetuates mountain know-how.
The
Valpreyvert trail
It’s the nugget of the Queyras, the one that insiders talk about. The red Valpreyvert piste in Abriès-Ristolas rolls out its white carpet like a challenge to the thighs. Long, steady and playful, it’s a must for anyone who loves to feel the mountains at their truest.
Queyras highlights
Nordic
La Grande traversée du Queyras
Shoes firmly on, breath short and cheeks rosy from the crisp air: the Grande Traversée du Queyras is the Nordic rendezvous that warms the thighs and makes the eyes sparkle.
Trail
Snow trail du Queyras
Whether it’s a night run with headlamps or a daytime escapade, everyone chooses their own playground, but they all share the same cocktail: shortness of breath, biting cold and a breath of fresh air.
Ski mountaineering
Le Grand Béal
In a wild and grandiose setting, this competition combines performance and conviviality, with courses adapted to everyone: teams of two, individual courses, from elite to discovery level.
Need advice?
The tourist office,
your local ally
Good deals, ideas for activities, personalized advice: don’t hesitate to come and meet or contact the Tourist Office teams to make the most of your destination.
The Queyras
2535 route du Queyras Maison du Tourisme, 05350 Château-Ville-Vieille
