Guil (rivière) walks

Among the fascinating mountains of the Alps, Mont Viso (3,841 m) holds a special place. This route, which is not very steep on average but should not be underestimated due to the distance to be covered, allows you to approach the mountain and go as far as Lac Lestio, which gives you that special feeling of being at the end of the Alpine world.

This easily accessible border pass also offers a very pleasant loop through the mountain pastures and forests overlooking the right bank of the Guil.

Deep in the Queyras, at the end of the road that climbs up the Guil, you can easily walk up to these beautiful lakes, set in this glacial valley, with Égorgéou flanked by its little brother Baricle.

A relatively short and easy walk around the "Vauban" citadel of Mont-Dauphin. From the top of the circuit, there are fine views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, while the section along the river Guil offers a view not only of the Guil, but also of the Chalp canal waterfall. The walk can be followed by a stroll around the citadel.

A long climb up the Ségure valley leads to these two grassy lakes nestled in the large cirque formed by the peaks of Pic des Fonds de Peynin, Grand Queyras and Pic Ségure.

Beautiful viewpoint of Mont Viso, the Italian peaks and Queyras, with an easy descent down a very beautiful ridge on the way back. As orientation is not easy, I recommend supplementing the description with the Visorando app.

This first stage is a warm-up for the rest. It's a medium mountain trek starting through larch trees before reaching alpine pastures surrounding the pass. A beautiful view over Pellice valley during the hike down.

This pleasant circular, starting from Simoust above Guillestre, is recommended by the CDRP 05 as part of the 2024 Hiking Festival. Alternating between descents and ascents, it takes you past some interesting sights: the citadel of Mont-Dauphin and the spectacular Rue des Masques.

A 4 day trek on a high mountain route. The trek around Monte Viso (one of the highest summits in the Italian alps) is a sight for sore eyes. Crossing through some of the most authentic and wild high valleys of the Alps is delightful. This trek is almost identical to another trek by another hikiideas hiker which is done over 5 days. A big thank you to him and his description which inspired me.

Overlooking the Guil valley on the south side, two high-altitude hamlets, Les Meyries and Rouet, are worth a visit, especially in winter. To reach them, simply take the Sentier des Astragales trail and continue the hike along theGR®58.

The seventh and final stage takes you past the Malrif lakes under the ridge separating Queyras and Briançonnais.

A pleasant hike at the mouth of the Guil Gorges, sharing between trails, paths and tarmac roads, but with little or no traffic. Eygliers, Gros, Maison du Roy and Guillestre are on the itinerary. The south-facing balcony trail between Eygliers and Gros contrasts with the return trip along the old Maison du Roy road and its turnstiles, which face north.

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.

This is a very short circular route that starts at La Roche Écroulée in Ristolas and goes to the Petit Belvédère du Mont Viso, returning via a forest road. Please note: dogs are not permitted in the nature reserve.

Fifth stage with the recommended ascent of Pain de Sucre.

This stage involves a pass with neves and crossing Refuge du Viso high berm then Guil valley.

The sixth stage takes place largely along a ridge offering remarkable views of the Queyras massif and the Ecrins opposite.

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.

A circular hike starting from Aiguilles and passing through Chalvet, Le Lombard, Les Eygliers and La Pause. Normally classified as moderate, but difficult due to:- the uneven distribution of elevation gain: fairly steep climb from the start, almost flat for 7 km, steep descent,- two small, almost flat sections where the path is poorly marked,- a steep section protected by a handrail that is impractical in snow or frost and impossible for a donkey, even without a pack. A dog off the leash can pass through easily.