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Local Transport

Public transport within the Queyras is reasonable for an Alpine region. A main-line train service (SNCF) operates along the Durance valley, north to Briançon and south to Embrun, Gap and beyond. Buses reach several parts of the Queyras, including Guillestre, Ceillac, Saint-Véran, Ristolas, Château-Queyras, Brunissard and Abriès, but services tend to be rather infrequent. Taxi services are available at Montdauphin-Guillestre railway station and in several villages and towns.

Baggage Transfer Service

Transports Petit Mathieu operates a ‘sherpa’ service for the Tour of the Queyras. A baggage-transfer service is offered, with rucksacks and bags collected from gîtes d’étape in the morning and transported to your evening’s destination. Limited space is also available to transport any walkers who are unable (or unwilling!) to undertake that day’s stage. Prices are in the region of €10 per bag or per person.

The company offers this service from mid-June to mid-September. All the standard locations on the route are covered, with the exception of the excursions across the border into Italy. Contact details and current prices are prominently displayed in most gîtes d’étape, refuges and hotels, and staff will usually arrange the service on your behalf. Transports Petit Mathieu is based in Ville-Vieille and also provides a local bus and taxi service (see Appendix 3 for contact details).