All one-day hikes

A superb hike across one of the most beautiful larch and arolla pine forests in the Queyras, to the Curlet cross and its breathtaking view over Saint Véran

From the small village of Prats Hauts, this fairly difficult hike will reward you with one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Queyras. You'll also be able to explore Pierre Grosse, Gaudissard and other typical little hamlets. For this hike we recommend you take a good supply of water with you as there is virtually nowhere to fill up along the way. Lastly, in fine weather you'll need sun protection as the absence of trees is the price to pay for such great views.

This is the perfect hiking route for families. Much of it is in the very beautiful Laugier valley. This valley offers a gentle uphill walk to the mountain pastures occupied by multiple colonies of marmots, and up to the Serenne pass (2,674 metres) where you'll enjoy the magnificent view over the upper Ubaye valley. The lake is just below the pass. This lake surrounded by huge blocks of stone is impressive not by its size but by its splendid colours that vary throughout the day. Adventurous hikers can continue to the top of Pointe de la Mortice (3,169m) for a superb panoramic view of the upper Ubaye valley, the Escrin valley and Font Sancte, as well as Vars and the Parpaillon mountains.

From the refuge, take the path alongside the Cerveyrette river for 1.5km. At the Chalps bridge, turn left and follow the very well-maintained footpath. After climbing for half an hour, you'll come to a 10-metre rock section, fitted with a hand cable for your safety, which presents no real difficulty. On leaving the woods, the path continues to the Cordes lake (2,446m). After the lake, turn left at the large cairn and head to the Marsailles pass (2,601m). Make the descent to the Coutier sheepfold. At the cabin, the path disappears into the stream, but keep going until the terrain changes and you take a last hairpin bend at the spot where the GR58 meets the Venton torrent. Cross the bridge and follow the GR trail to return to the Refuge des Fonts (2,040m)