Summer activities in Val d’Arvieux
In the heart of the Val d'Azur, one of the four Queyras valleys, time seems to have stopped in Arvieux. Multiple hiking trails are available to you, of all levels with the pleasure of discovering lakes, alpine chalets, marmots and other wonders. Also set off with your bike to attack the Col de l'Izoard and the Col Agnel. Rent a MTB (electric or not) to go further, or enjoy the Queyras bike parks on its handlebars. Take off on a paraglider... Visit the Queyras on a motorcycle or at the wheel of your racing car... Go down the Guil on a kayak.
Cultural and sporting activities
Visits are essential: the village of St-Véran highest commune in Europe (2040m) and one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, the Fort Queyras, costume museum in Abriès, the Vauban city of Mont Dauphin...
For the more sporty types: mountain biking , climbing, via ferrata, horseback riding, the Guil gorges (mecca for white water sports)...
For the youngest: summer tobogganing, tree climbing ...
Hiking
Welcome to the paradise of nature hiking!
Here everything is drawn, marked out, maintained ... There is something for all levels.
You will find several courses to print or download on the following sites (and even dedicated apps):
Rando brochureMountain biking
For all levels and all desires, Queyras offers multiple marked trails, as well as 2 Bike Parks in Molines and Abriès.
>>> All mountain biking in Queyras <<<
And if you don't have the equipment, our neighbor and partner has everything you need, summer and winter, electric or not.
For a star-shaped stay around your hotel on the Route des Grandes Alpes, contact Alligatti Biking, our partner. It will offer you suitable stays including:
- Pleasure stay: between 1000 and 1500m altitude difference/day
- All-mountain stay: more than 1500m of elevation gain/day
Trail
Located at an altitude of 1700m, our hotel restaurant spa is the ideal place for trail running.
The possibilities are endless and adapted to all needs, from the short format to the ultra, including the vertical kilometer. All this in the highest Natural Park in Europe, in the middle of preserved nature... in peace.
Back at the hotel, you can recover in our sauna or our spa, or with a specific massage by Claudie.
>>> Tour of Queyras on a freedom trail <<<
Trail PlaqueAuto and motorcycle on the Route des Grandes Alpes
- first biker destination in Europe
- 720km from Thonon to Menton
- 17 mythical and majestic passes
- 17000m of elevation gain
But a pass stands out, with its varied landscapes, larch forests to the impressive Casse Déserte : >>> Izoard pass ! <<<
"It all starts with the climb of the Izoard Pass, and after 30 years of motorcycling, I have to admit that it is my favorite route - it has all the merits ... little used, well maintained, perfect coating and visibility at the meeting. you ... a dream ... "(Motofree.com)
While sleeping at La Ferme de l'Izoard, just 8km from its highest point, you will have the opportunity to enjoy it longer, or even to put your luggage before enjoying the ascent, lighter ... Your beautiful mechanics can spend the night in our large private garage and closed.
Auto Moto BrochureSpring in Queyras
Nature wakes up! After several months sealed under the snow, the fauna and flora appear. Set out to discover them by walking the numerous trails of Queyras (notably the GR5 and the GR58), which cross natural fields of millions of multicolored flowers...
From April to June, every day you will see the rich fauna in search of green grass.