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Curious hikes: a tour of Guillestre’s quarries and canals

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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, 3h30 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.

Opening period

From 24/06 to 16/09/2026 on Wednesday between 9 am and 12.30 pm.

Spoken languages : french

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.

Means of payment
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Online payment
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