Guillestre, mountain town of 2211 inhabitants is perfectly located at an altitude of 1050m, and is a great spot to stay due to it's capacity for accommodation, its shopping and by the variety of sporting and cultural activities available.
As you come through the entrance of the Canton du Guillestrois, located in the Southern Alpes, you will find the valley is surrounded by two Natural parks (Ecrins et Queyras), and has managed to keep its authenticity, which enables everyone to be welcomed most warmly.
Here, you can see all the charms the valley holds as well as the variety of suggested activities on offer:
* Walk to discover the local landscape with summits up to 3.000 meters and Cols as far as the eye can see.
* The fabulous heratage and fortified old town of Guillestre and Mont-Dauphin, classified as a town full of art and history.
* The battle of the water on the Durance or Guil either rafting or kayaking… a definite adrenaline rush!
* Be master of the air in a parapente or free flight from a site suitable for take-off from which you'll find the air currents and the upward movement of the thermals.
Here, life is peaceful and privileged, find the local area by crossing " le marché" of Guillestre.
Guillestre, is geographically placed to giuve rapid access to resorts of Var, Risoul and the villages of Queyras.