Queyras Regional Natural Park

High mountain villages, alpine passes, and the quiet heart of the French Alps

Remote valleys, high mountain passes, larch forests, and traditional alpine villages create a landscape shaped by altitude, pastoral life, and centuries of movement through the mountains. Located in the Hautes-Alpes region near the Italian border, Queyras Regional Natural Park is one of the French Alps' most distinctive walking regions, combining dramatic scenery with a strong sense of cultural heritage and place.

Long-distance trails such as the GR5 and Tour du Queyras pass through the park, linking places including Saint-Véran, Ceillac, Arvieux, Abriès, and Château-Ville-Vieille. Mountain tracks, high-level passes, forest trails, and valley routes reveal changing views across alpine meadows, rugged peaks, glacial landscapes, and some of the highest permanently inhabited villages in Europe, creating journeys closely connected to the character of the Alps.

Whether crossing mountain passes, exploring traditional villages, or following a long-distance route through the southern Alps, Queyras rewards time spent on foot. Alpine scenery, living mountain culture, and a remarkable sense of tranquillity make it one of France's most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.