Rules for visiting Arvieux en Queyras
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Queyras Regional Natural Park (Parc naturel régional du Queyras), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: pnr-queyras.fr
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsIn Arvieux and the other municipalities of the park, bivouacking in a tent is tolerated more than 1 hour's walk from the village and its hamlets. Pitch after 18:00, take down before 9:00, and only 1 night per area. Greywater must be discarded more than 20 m from lakes and streams.Source: pnr-queyras.fr
🐕 Dogs
- With conditionsDogs must be on a leash in all high-mountain pastures (alpages), in forests under forestry regime and near livestock. In hamlets they may be off the leash if under control and with their owner. Droppings must be picked up if they are within 100 m of homes.Source: pnr-queyras.fr
🛸 Drones
- With conditionsUnder a municipal decree of Arvieux, recreational drones may not take off, fly or land within 200 m of wildlife, refuges, lakes, pasture huts and chalets, or livestock. Maximum height 120 m. If it weighs more than 250 g, it must be declared to the DGAC. Professional use: with an opinion from the town council.Source: pnr-queyras.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- With conditionsIn Hautes-Alpes it is forbidden to light fires within 200 m of wooded areas, except at the fire points set up beside the lakes. In spring and summer the prefecture usually issues "red period" bans. Portable stoves are allowed.Source: pnr-queyras.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Arvieux en Queyras?
- With conditions. In Arvieux and the other municipalities of the park, bivouacking in a tent is tolerated more than 1 hour's walk from the village and its hamlets. Pitch after 18:00, take down before 9:00, and only 1 night per area. Greywater must be discarded more than 20 m from lakes and streams.
- Can you bring a dog to Arvieux en Queyras?
- With conditions. Dogs must be on a leash in all high-mountain pastures (alpages), in forests under forestry regime and near livestock. In hamlets they may be off the leash if under control and with their owner. Droppings must be picked up if they are within 100 m of homes.
- Can you fly a drone at Arvieux en Queyras?
- With conditions. Under a municipal decree of Arvieux, recreational drones may not take off, fly or land within 200 m of wildlife, refuges, lakes, pasture huts and chalets, or livestock. Maximum height 120 m. If it weighs more than 250 g, it must be declared to the DGAC. Professional use: with an opinion from the town council.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Arvieux en Queyras?
- With conditions. In Hautes-Alpes it is forbidden to light fires within 200 m of wooded areas, except at the fire points set up beside the lakes. In spring and summer the prefecture usually issues "red period" bans. Portable stoves are allowed.
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.