Between Fortresses and Reflections of Azure

Coach operator tours

Southern Alps

From

541 €

5 jours

4 nuits

In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, between magnificent nature and exceptional heritage

A perfect tour for coach operators who want to offer their travelers an affordable change of scenery.

Treat your travelers to a unique immersion in the Hautes-Alpes, a land of contrasts where majestic peaks, authentic villages and local know-how come together. This 5-day tour, with accommodation in Chorges, offers a complete discovery of this multifaceted region: Embrun, Briançon, Queyras and Lac de Serre-Ponçon will hold no secrets for you. A well-balanced program combining culture, relaxation and conviviality, ideal for coach groups in search of grandiose landscapes and warm encounters

Departure from your town - arrival at Chorges

Lunch en route

Arrive late afternoon in Chorges, Hautes-Alpes, at your hotel.

Installation in your room.

Welcome aperitif.

Dinner with ¼ de vin included. Overnight stay.

Embrun and the Queyras

Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with your guide.
Guided tour of Embrun. Nicknamed the "Nice of the Alps", Embrun boasts a perched old town, a majestic Notre-Dame-du-Réal cathedral, medieval streets and a breathtaking view of Lake Serre-Ponçon.

Lunch en route to the Queyras.
The Queyras, an unspoilt region in the heart of the Alps, enchants visitors with its wild landscapes, traditional crafts and guided tour of Saint-Véran, one of France's most beautiful villages, perched at 2,042 m altitude, where "the roosters peck at the stars".
Stop at the Maison de l'Artisanat du Queyras.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day.

Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Serre Poncon lake

Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit to the Muséoscope du Lac, which recounts the story of the construction of the Serre-Ponçon dam and the sunken villages. Through a visual and audio journey, come and discover this place that combines leisure and culture in the same scenic space. Immerse yourself in the exceptional story of the construction of the Serre-Ponçon dam, a tremendous human adventure! Two movie theaters, scale models and special effects make for an astonishingly exciting one-hour visit.

Lunch at the restaurant.

Boat trip on the lake with the "La Carline" boat.

Depart from Savines-le-Lac for a 1.5-hour cruise with commentary on the lake. Your boat sails close to the Serre-Ponçon dam, past the capped damsels of Le Sauze and Pontis and around the Chapelle Saint-Michel. The history of the lake, the construction of the dam and the advent of the Ecrins National Park are all recounted on this magnificent walk, which delights young and old alike.

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Montdauphin and Briançon, Vauban masterpieces

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Montdauphin.

Guided tour of Mont-Dauphin, a fortified town built by Vauban and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dominating the Guil valley with its impressive ramparts, unique military architecture and peaceful mountain setting.

Lunch in restaurant.

Guided tour of Briançon. If you want to know everything there is to know about this UNESCO World Heritage town, this tour is for you. As you stroll with your guide through the picturesque streets, you'll discover the town's rich past, its distinctive civil architecture and its Vauban fortifications. Along the ramparts and gargoyles, you'll visit the Collegiate Church, the King's Auditorium, which houses a copy of the relief plan of Briançon, and the Governor's Garden (weather permitting).

Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Departure to your locality

Breakfast at the hotel.

Return to your locality. Lunch en route.