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Col des Prés de Fromage (2150m) walks
The Col des Prés de Fromage
Visorando member 
11.76 km
+720 m
-712 m
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
This forest and mountain pasture trail offers a fascinating glimpse of the valley and some of Europe's highest villages, including Saint Véran.
The Bucher Summit
Visorando member 
11.41 km
+657 m
-654 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
In Queyras, at this time of year (late October), the ubiquitous larch forests colour the mountain landscapes with shades ranging from yellow to red, and the snow-capped peaks further enhance this feeling of fulfilment.
The proposed hike takes place in this atmosphere above the highest village in Europe: Saint-Véran.
The Saint-Simon Chapel at the start of the Rua 
Walks near Col des Prés de Fromage (2150m)
Chateau Queyras - Montbardon
Visorando member 
9.61 km
+828 m
-661 m
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Château-Ville-Vieille (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the first stage of the tour and is an adaptation as the route is not on theGR®58, but it allows you to visit the castle that dominates the Guil pass.
(Please note) The Montbardon stopover lodge (Le Cadran Solaire) has been closed since 2018, so the best option from Château Queyras is to go directly to Ceillac via the Col Fromage.
(Important note): See this website mentioning the reopening of this lodge for summer 2023.
Tour du Queyras
Visorando member 
90.66 km
+7,003 m
-6,881 m
7 days
Moderate
Departure from Château-Ville-Vieille (Hautes-Alpes)
The Tour du Queyras, labelledGR®58, is adaptable. The route described, starting from Château Queyras and completed in a group in September 2008, will take you through this natural park, skirting and climbing some 3,000 metres. You will discover the beautiful villages of this park with their well-known names: Ceillac, Saint Véran, Abriés... What's more, in summer the weather is almost always fine. The bright blue sky the next day will quickly make you forget the storm of the previous evening.
Montbardon - Ceillac
Visorando member 13.73 km
+1,107 m
-973 m
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Château-Ville-Vieille (Hautes-Alpes)
The second stage allows you to discover the observation post on the Crête des Grangettes.
Le Cros - Refuge de la Blanche
Visorando member 10.67 km
+897 m
-276 m
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the first stage of this journey, half in Queyras and half in Ubaye. Follow the right bank of the Aigue Blanche, then continue along the Col de Saint-Véran trail, before enjoying a beautiful descent that leads to the lake and the Refuge de la Blanche.
Saint Véran - Col Agnel
Visorando member 
12.91 km
+1,057 m
-513 m
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
The fourth stage takes you towards the Italian border, offering beautiful views of Mont Viso.
Ceillac - Le Cros
Visorando member 10.14 km
+1,032 m
-788 m
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the fourth and final stage of this journey between Queyras (05) and Ubaye (04). Passing through the Col des Estronques brings you back to the starting point in the hamlet of Cros.
Ceillac - Saint Véran
Visorando member 
12.58 km
+1,317 m
-928 m
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
The third stage is entirely on theGR®58, heading towards the rising sun.
Ceillac - Basse Rua
Visorando member 13.33 km
+1,406 m
-1,286 m
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
Passing by Pic d'Escreins, make the connection between the Cristillan valley and the Val d'Escreins.
Abriés - Aiguilles
Visorando member
13.77 km
+1,067 m
-1,156 m
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
The seventh and final stage takes you past the Malrif lakes under the ridge separating Queyras and Briançonnais.
Refuge de la Blanche - Maljasset
Visorando member 16.14 km
+467 m
-1,065 m
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
Here, the names change from white to black with great dexterity. Indeed, the passage from Queyras, Refuge de la Blanche, to Ubaye is via the Col de la Noire. Original, isn't it?