The Hautes-Alpes
with a donkey
GR® 58 – The Queyras Tour
The GR® 58, an iconic long-distance trail in the Hautes-Alpes, is perfect for hiking with a donkey—a gentle, family-friendly, and immersive way to explore the 130 km Queyras Tour. Along alpine meadows, mountain passes, and streams, the donkey becomes a true companion, carrying your gear, setting a peaceful rhythm, and enriching the experience through a preserved natural landscape.
Discovering the Hautes-Alpes
Well-marked and regularly maintained, the trail crosses diverse landscapes ideal for donkey-assisted hiking: larch forests, flowered alpine pastures, charming villages, high-altitude pastures, rocky ridges, and mountain passes. The trail reaches its highest point at Col de Chamoussière (2,884 m) and passes through Saint-Véran, the highest commune in Europe.
For lovers of long-distance hiking seeking authenticity, wide-open spaces, and alpine heritage, the GR® 58 offers a must-do experience.
An accessible hike for all
Thanks to its balanced terrain, the GR® 58 offers a true mountain adventure without technical difficulties, making it suitable for all kinds of hikers—from families with young children to seasoned adventurers. This great loop delivers total immersion in the unique ambiance of Queyras: cool streams, sun-soaked slopes, wind-swept ridges, and peaceful remote valleys. You'll likely encounter wildlife like marmots and enjoy alpine flora, especially spectacular in June.
Designed for sustainable tourism
Created in the 1970s under the initiative of Philippe Lamour, founder of the Queyras Regional Nature Park, this trail was designed to promote sustainable tourism. It features numerous mountain huts and guesthouses along the route, with bivouac opportunities for hikers accompanied by animals. It is now a flagship trail of the FFRandonnée network, well-marked and maintained.
