Ski touring vacation in France

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CARBON REDUCTION

We encourage guests to travel to the Queyras by train, with Mont-Dauphin–Guillestre station providing easy access to the region. Once the trip begins, ski touring is powered entirely by human effort, allowing you to explore remote mountain landscapes without ski lifts or motorised transport.

We operate as a Travelife Certified tour operator, use Carmacal to measure the carbon footprint of our vacations and contribute on your behalf to a rewilding project with Mossy Earth. In our office, we minimise paper use through digital travel documents and reuse or recycle materials wherever possible.

ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE

The Queyras Regional Nature Park is a remarkable winter wilderness where wildlife must survive long, harsh winters. Traveling responsibly is essential, and your guide will help you understand how to minimise your impact while exploring this fragile environment.

You'll learn how to recognise animal tracks in the snow, discover how species such as chamois and wild boar adapt to winter conditions, and gain a deeper appreciation of this unique alpine ecosystem. Our UIAGM mountain guides are trained in environmental awareness as part of their qualifications and enjoy sharing their knowledge of the region's wildlife, geology and mountain environment throughout the trip.

We also follow the guidance of the Queyras Regional Nature Park and mountain refuges, encouraging simple good practices such as carrying rubbish back down from the mountains and respecting protected wildlife habitats.

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LOCAL ECONOMY

This vacation supports the mountain communities of the Queyras by using independent mountain refuges that remain open throughout the winter. Staying in these refuges helps provide an important source of income for refuge guardians, whose dedication allows visitors to experience the mountains responsibly even during the quieter winter months.

We also prioritise local suppliers and services wherever possible, ensuring that more of your vacation spending remains within the local economy.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY & DIVERSITY

We work with qualified local UIAGM mountain guides who live and work in the region, supporting skilled professionals with an intimate knowledge of the Queyras and its conditions. Small group sizes, with a maximum of seven participants per guide, allow for a more personal experience while maintaining the highest standards of safety, learning and environmental responsibility.