Guillestre is a friendly alpine town in the Hautes Alpes known for its position at the meeting of valleys its old defensive walls and its easy access to high mountain landscapes. The center has narrow lanes small squares and warm colored houses that create a relaxed welcoming rhythm. Traces of ramparts and gateways recall the town’s historic role as a protected crossroads between major passes. Nearby the dramatic gorges of the Guil and the open plateaus of the Queyras regional park offer sharp cliffs forests and wide panoramas that shift with the seasons. Guillestre feels both lively and close to nature with markets outdoor activities and a calm mountain atmosphere coming together in a balanced harmonious way.
Part of: France