Many of us have discovered this region for one sport and remain blissfully unaware of the opportunities for other activities. We started coming here for kayaking and it was a number of years before we branched out into other sports. Throughout this web-site we have tried to show that this area is a true alpine playground; there is the opportunity to try almost any sport.

good accomodation for thse activities are available in Argentiere, Briancon and vallouise

We have set out below a number of suggestions; not intending that they be followed but just to generate ideas.

A small group of keen outdoor enthusiasts with a high level of technical skills (e.g. class 4 paddlers) based in Vallousie or Briancon; early June when water levels are high

Day 1 Morning - mountain bike ride around the Onde to check the river is clear

- Paddle the Onde and then the Gyronde to the L'Argentiere slalom site

Afternoon - Rock climbing on L'Argentiere clock tower or in Ailefroide

Day 2 Morning -drive to end of road in the Claree valley and mountain bike back to Nevache.

Afternoon - Paddle the Clarée from Nevache down

Late afternoon/evening - Mellow out climbing in the Clarée valley a few km south of Pamplinet; possible barbeque.

Day 3 All day walk -Ailefroide

Day 4 Morning - Run the Middle Guil

Afternoon - Via ferrata at Tournoux near Puy and then mountain bike back to L'Argentiere

Day 5 Morning -Early Afternoon - Paddle the Durance from St Clement to Embrun

Afternoon - Catamaran sailing or windsurfing at the CNA in Embrun.

Day 6 Morning - Durance Gorge via ferata

Afternoon - Paddle the Durance Gorge

Early evening - Paddle the Gyr to Vallouise and mellow out afterwards at the Alphand bar.

Day 7 All day - Paddle the Ubaye

Late afternoon - Rodeo on the wave at Embrun

Day 8 On return journey consider stopping at the Hawaii wave on the Rhone at Lyon .

A small group of mellow outdoor enthusiasts (e.g. class 3 paddlers) based in Vallousie or Briancon late June

Day 1 On journey out spend a day at St Pierre de la Boeuf for warm water paddling

Day 2 Morning - Paddle Durance - Briancon to Prelles

Afternoon - Via ferrata above Briancon

Day 3 Morning - Clarée - Plamplinet down

Afternoon - Mountain bike Plamplinet to Briancon

Evening - Dine out in Old town Briancon

Day 4 Morning - Paddle the Onde

Afternoon - Via ferrata - Puy St Vincent - more of a gorge walk

Early evening - Descend from the Col du Pousterle to Les Vigneaux

Day 5 Morning - Paddle Lower Guil to Rabioux

Afternoon - Rock climbing at St Crepin or L'Argentiere

Day 6 Walking - Ailefroide

Day 7 Morning - Rabioux to Embrun

Afternoon - Sailing/windsurfing at C.N.A. Embrun

Day 8 Morning - Paddle the Gyronde Les Vigneaux to L'Argentiere slalom site

Afternoon - Canyon the Fournel.

A party of non paddlers with children, accompanying a group of paddlers and providing some shuttles.

Day 1 Morning - Drive up the Clarée and take a walk after road end in the high alpine meadows

Afternoon - Gentle mountain bike ride down part of the Clarée

Day 2 Morning - Alpine Garden at Col du Lauteret

Afternoon - Adventure Park - Villeneuve

Evening - Dinner in Briancon Old town

Day 3 Morning - Via Ferrata on the clock tower at L'Argentiere

Afternoon - Swimming at the Plan d'eau L'Argentiere or Roche de la Rame

Day 4 Morning - Visit Mont Dauphin

Afternoon - Sailing at the CNA sailing base at Embrun

Day 5 Morning -Visit the Silver Mines in the Fournel

Afternoon - Canyon the Fournel

Day 6 Morning- Puy St Vincent via Ferrata or High Ropes Course

Afternoon - Drive over Col de Pousterle to the Fournel Valley ; visit the Chardon Bleu at the head of the Fournel Valley
Mountain bike ride down the Fournel to L'Argentiere

Day 7 Morning - Visit St Veran

Afternoon - Visit Chateau Queyras

Day 8 Morning - Visit Embrun

Afternoon Relax around the Plan d'eau at Embrun or visit the marmottes at le Sauze du lac.