Sports and leisure activities Queyras

Ceillac is an authentic village resort that doesn't try to compete with the big Alpine resorts by remaining "Ceillacool". However, you can enjoy all kinds of winter sports on slopes bordering the highest peaks in the Queyras. The ski area comprises 6 lifts, including 1 chairlift. Good snow cover is guaranteed from the plateau at 1,700 m, with exceptional panoramic views from the summit at 2,500 m. The Nordic ski area is not to be outdone, with 37 km of runs. Nearly 40 km of hiking and snowshoeing trails through the valley.

It is a team of enthusiasts who propose to you to discover the Guil, one of the last rivers of France without any artificial development. On a wild river, most of the course is class IV and V - the federation mentions 6 classes, class VI corresponding to impassable zones. The rafting experience is done in the calmest parts. The bivouac with night in the gorges is possible. The supervision is provided by state-qualified guides, all very friendly. Possibility to follow with a via ferrata.

In the Queyras, opportunities for exploration abound, but a good level of fitness is essential due to the significant differences in altitude. If you're interested in this prospect, an excellent starting point would be to acquire the "Promenades VTT dans le Queyras" topo-guide, available from all the region's Tourist Offices. This guide features itinerary sheets at different levels, with detailed descriptions. For mountain bikers, the Saint-Véran and Col d'Izoard climbs are exciting challenges.

At an altitude of 1,500 m, in a wild mountain setting, the village resort of Aiguilles-en-Queyras and the Haut-Guil valley offer a number of slopes to suit all levels. In Aiguilles, a play area with modules for beginners, play areas, a large Air Bag and an original toboggan run. For downhill skiing, head for Abriès and the Haut-Guil ski area (16 runs). For Nordic ski enthusiasts, there are trails leading to Abriès and Ristolas, the lookout point for Mont Viso. Free-riders are also in for a treat.

Here is an easy loop to make in snowshoes from Ceillac. South facing, you will enjoy an ideal sunshine to enjoy, without freezing, the panorama on the village and the chain of Font Sancte. From the top of its 3385 m altitude, it is the culmination of the Régional Regional Natural Park. But do you know the geological origin of the Ceillac plain? It is, in fact, a former glacial lake filled by torrents of the torrents of Du and Cristillan. Huh eh? How, to spend outdoors always has an educational interest!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 2 km.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we strongly recommend that you prevent the gendarmerie before leaving, specifying your itinerary.

What a beautiful name that the wood of lovers! To reach it, you must get down to the second stop of the lift and go to the Lovers bar. Nature lovers and strong sensations, since it is an acrobatic journey in the forest, from larch to larch by hanging strings. Courses in trees with a duration of about two hours, with vertigineux passages more than 10 metres.

Linked to the one of Molines, the ski area of Saint-Véran offers the largest area of Queyras. At this high altitude, the domain culminates at 2 830 meters, the snow is well present under a sun which allows us to enjoy splendid landscapes. Panoramic view with the emblematic Mont-Viso as a focal point. Descents on virgin slopes for freeriders or in the larch trees at your ease. 34 trails for all levels. 55 km of Nordic trails and itineraries.

Yeti Bike Aventure offers a unique electric mountain bike adventure in Arvieux. Their fleet of magnificent Moustache electric mountain bikes lets you explore the region's trails in complete freedom and at your own pace. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, their varied routes are sure to suit all tastes. What's more, their all-inclusive 2- to 5-day stays are a unique opportunity to experience an unforgettable mountain-biking adventure, combining nature, sporting challenge and conviviality. A must for mountain bikers in search of authentic thrills and spills.