Rules for visiting Ceillac 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 Parc naturel régional du Queyras, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: pnr-queyras.fr
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsUnder a municipal decree, bivouacking with a tent is tolerated more than one hour's walk from the village and its hamlets. Maximum one night per area, pitch after 18:00 and take down before 9:00. Take your rubbish down with you; dishwater must be disposed of more than 20 m from lakes and streams.Source: pnr-queyras.fr
🐕 Dogs
- With conditionsPet dogs must be kept on a leash in all high pastures (alpages), in forests subject to forestry regulations and near flocks. In the hamlets, dogs may be let off the leash if under control and with the owner present.Source: pnr-queyras.fr
🛸 Drones
- With conditionsWith a recreational drone, taking off, flying or landing within 200 m of wildlife, mountain refuges, lakes, shepherd huts and chalets, livestock and sheepdogs is prohibited. For professional or promotional use, you must seek the opinion of the town council.Source: pnr-queyras.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- With conditionsIn Hautes-Alpes, lighting fires within 200 m of any wooded area, even a sparse one, is prohibited. Fires are only allowed at the designated fire pits by the lakes. In spring and summer, prefectural bans ("red period") are often issued.Source: pnr-queyras.fr
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedCeillac municipal decree 2026-28 (9 June 2026) prohibits the public from swimming, diving and water activities (windsurfing, pedal boats, canoeing, etc.) in all lakes of the municipality.Source: pnr-queyras.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Ceillac en Queyras?
- With conditions. Under a municipal decree, bivouacking with a tent is tolerated more than one hour's walk from the village and its hamlets. Maximum one night per area, pitch after 18:00 and take down before 9:00. Take your rubbish down with you; dishwater must be disposed of more than 20 m from lakes and streams.
- Can you bring a dog to Ceillac en Queyras?
- With conditions. Pet dogs must be kept on a leash in all high pastures (alpages), in forests subject to forestry regulations and near flocks. In the hamlets, dogs may be let off the leash if under control and with the owner present.
- Can you fly a drone at Ceillac en Queyras?
- With conditions. With a recreational drone, taking off, flying or landing within 200 m of wildlife, mountain refuges, lakes, shepherd huts and chalets, livestock and sheepdogs is prohibited. For professional or promotional use, you must seek the opinion of the town council.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Ceillac en Queyras?
- With conditions. In Hautes-Alpes, lighting fires within 200 m of any wooded area, even a sparse one, is prohibited. Fires are only allowed at the designated fire pits by the lakes. In spring and summer, prefectural bans ("red period") are often issued.
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.