Séjour Trail Provence-Alpes

3 days / 2 nights half-board on marked trails. Come and live a Trail experience in a land of pure emotions in the heart of the Alpes de Haute Provence. Discover a unique geological heritage and remarkable biodiversity by exploring the Haute-Provence Geopark.

Starting from the Tourist Office in Château-Arnoux, the overall route of the TRAIL stay is quite demanding due to its many bumps and climbs but it offers breathtaking views. The terrain is soft which is good for the joints. Longer or shorter variations possible depending on the level. From 1 to 8 people, valid all year round, on the dates of your choice.

Day 1: Tour of the Lake + Trail of the 2 Tours in Volonne: 24 km – 341m D+
From 15 p.m. installation in an unusual accommodation in an eco-cabin or guest room in Volonne. The service includes the Organic Special Trailer dinner: white meat, starchy foods, cooked vegetables and fruits (excluding drinks), sports breakfast (sweet and savory). The route begins with a warm-up around the 10 km L'Escale lake (large tour of the lake markings), it is an exceptional ornithological reserve 170 species of birds are recorded there. The route continues in the center of the small medieval village of Volonne by the Trail des 2 Tours, possible at night depending on the arrival time because it has reflective markers (bring headlamp).

Day 2: Trail of the Balcons of the Durance in L'Escale, 26km – 971m D+
From the Tourist Office in Château-Arnoux, the path follows the Tour du Lac to the center of the village of l'Escale (3.5 km connection). After crossing the village, a steep climb takes you to Collet with its panoramic view of the Durance valley and the Lure mountain. Return to the Tourist Office in Château-Arnoux with the possibility of taking a shower before traveling by car to Digne-les-Bains. From 16 p.m. accommodation in a XNUMX-star hotel. Full dinner based on local products (one drink and one coffee included), overnight stay in a room and sports breakfast (sweet and savory).

Ideas for additional activities in Digne-les Bains: access to the aquatic leisure area of ​​the Haute Provence Thermal Spa, entry to the Promenade Museum (Geology-Contemporary Art), interpretation trail of the St Pancrace Chapel, Trail of the 3 chapels in Digne-les-Bains (7km-300 D+),..

Day 3: Cousson Trail in Digne-les-Bains, 17km – 974m D+
From the hotel, a warm-up of a few kilometers will allow you to reach the start of the trail in the city center. The route has a steep climb in store for you up to the Caramantran path. Then it continues to climb steadily to the top of this e on the mountains around Digne-les-Bains at the Pas d'Entrages. Another little effort and a steep climb to reach the plateau and you will pass near the Saint Michel du Cousson chapel perched on a rocky spur. You now have the summit of Cousson in your sights, take the time to admire the exceptional view of this emblematic summit. The descent will be mainly in the undergrowth, the terrain will be rather technical between stones and roots. Take the vertical kilometer route of Cousson, it is a very steep descent that will take you past the intriguing Saint-Jean chapel and allow you to reach your vehicle parked at the hotel.
End of stay.

– Reservation by telephone: 04 92 64 02 64 – Deposit required when booking (50%) – Payment of the balance on the day of departure – Refund if early cancellation – Cancellation without charge in exceptional circumstances