• 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
  • 6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park
Mercantour National Park / Alpes-Maritimes

6-day trek in the Mercantour National Park

Réf : TYVUXT

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Mercantour National Park / Alpes-Maritimes
  • Age
    From 10 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    34.89 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Embark on a multi-day trek in the heart of Mercantour National Park , discovering the legendary Valley of Wonders . Over six days of hiking , you'll explore breathtaking high-altitude landscapes , from peaks nearing 3,000 meters to crystal-clear glacial lakes and valleys sculpted by time . Guided by a passionate instructor , you'll delve into the fascinating world of Bronze Age rock engravings , true testaments to ancient civilizations . Each day, you'll hike along trails teeming with exceptional biodiversity , where over 2,000 alpine plant species share the landscape with chamois , marmots , and ibex . In the evenings, you'll return to the warm and authentic atmosphere of mountain huts , havens of rest nestled in a wild setting . An intense and unforgettable immersion in one of the most beautiful mountain ranges of the Southern Alps , a blend of natural and cultural heritage . A challenging but accessible trek , for lovers of nature and wide open spaces .

The highlights

  • A National Park with unique flora and fauna
  • Visit to Europe's largest site of Bronze Age rock engravings
  • A festival of glacial lakes at an altitude of over 2000m
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

Management

Security

As the trip takes place at altitude, we pay particular attention to the weather conditions. The pace, adapted to all levels, helps avoid minor setbacks due to fatigue or too rapid a progression.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
  • map

    A day trip

    • Activity Hiking
    • Accommodation Refuge
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at 9:00 AM. The hike begins in a larch forest leading to the Fontanalba cirque, where you can see Mont Bégo and its 2872m peak. The recently renovated Fontanalba refuge will welcome us in a magnificent setting. After leaving our packs at the refuge, we'll have a lunch break followed by a short hike to discover the first rock engravings around the sacred path. Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge. 700m elevation gain and 200m elevation loss. 5 hours of hiking.

    Dinner and overnight stay at the Fontanalba refuge


    Day 1

Note

This program may be slightly modified depending on the weather.

Accommodation

🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
  • 🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5
🏔️ Mountain refuge - Days 1 to 5

Access

Departure
Casterino, Tende, France
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Casterino, Tende, France
Day 6 - 11h30

You will find your vehicles in Castérino at the end of the morning and for people without vehicles contact us for the shuttle from Castérino to Saint Dalmas de Tende (very important).

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toSaint Dalmas de Tende 06163

Meet in front of the National Park house.

GPS coordinates: 44.09702, 7.50717

Please contact us regarding your arrival by train to take the shuttle from Saint Dalmas de Tende to Castérino.


Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

To reach the meeting point in Castérino:

By car via the MARSEILLE-NICE-VENTIMIGLIA motorway, exit the motorway and follow the ROYA valley to reach Castérino.


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Price details

The price includes

  1. 5 nights in dormitory rooms
  2. 5 half-board options with 6 packed lunches
  3. Supervision by a certified guide
  4. Liability insurance

The price does not include

  1. Transfers to Castérino
  2. Drinks
  3. Personal expenses
  4. Cancellation insurance

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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