Curious hikes: a tour of Guillestre's quarries and canals
Guillestre
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- Mairie de Guillestre
- 05600 Guillestre
- Tel: 04 92 43 77 43 04 92 24 77 61
- Website
Description
From the old town center and its pink-clad monuments, this panoramic loop along the irrigation canals leads to the Guillestrois marble quarries, from the oldest to the most recent.
Along the canals, we'll trace the history of this material back to the various pink veins, evoking how it was mined, cut, transported and used.
Practical info: 2h discovery walk, 3h total (D+ 250m/9km).
Outing supervised by a mountain leader and Pays d'art et d'histoire guide. Walking shoes, water, hat.
Registration required online or at Serre-Ponçon and Guillestrois-Queyras tourist offices.
Maximum 20 people.
Rates
- Full price: 10 €, Reduced price: 6 €.
REDUCED RATES
- 12-17 years old,
- student,
- jobseeker,
- RSA beneficiary,
- large family,
- person holding a disability card,
- group of 12
GRATUATES
- -12 years old
- journalist, on presentation of the professional card
- guide-conférencier, on presentation of the professional card.
Payment methods
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Cash
- Online payment
Opening period
- From 17/04 to 29/04/2025, every Thursday between 9 am and 12 pm.
Wednesday 30 April 2025, every Wednesday between 9 am and 12 pm.
From 18/06 to 17/09/2025, every Wednesday between 9 am and 12 pm.
Location
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