Hiking on the Salt Route from Ristolas, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Discover the Salt Route from Ristolas near Mount Viso on a hike in the Hautes-Alpes with l'Ecole de la Montagne!

Book your activity

From€50
full day
Sporty
From 15 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

- Meet at 6 or 7 a.m. at the meeting point with the guide

- Brief explanation of the route

- Start of the day's hike with explanations of the history of the salt route

- Return to the starting point at around 8 p.m.

Activity requirements

You must have no medical contraindications to take part in this activity.

You must be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.

You need to be able to walk a whole day at an altitude of between 2,000 and 3,000 metres.

Special terms

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point:
Ristolas, commune in the Guil valley, Alpes de Haute-Provence
Spoken languages:French, English, Italian
Included
  • Guide
  • Walking poles (if needed)
  • Historical documents
  • Maps
Excluded
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Hiking shoes
  • Walking poles (if you have ones)
  • Picnic (or what you need to lunch in a restaurant/inn
  • Bottle of water
  • Backpack
  • Solar protections (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses...)