Mercantour hiking shuttles

Vallée du Boréon, Mercantour

Le Plateau des Adus

Le plateau des Adus offers breathtaking views of the high Mercantour peaks, ideal for observing the local flora and fauna.
Difficulty: EASY
  • ⏱ Time: 4h00
  • 🥾 Distance: 9.9km
  • ️↗️ Positive gradient: 592m
  • ↘️ Negative gradient: 592m
Vallée du Boréon, Mercantour

Le Lac Nègre

Lac Nègre, with its crystal-clear waters and Alpine scenery, is a unique geological route between granites and mylonites, offering an exceptional panorama!
Difficulty: MEDIUM
  • ⏱ Time : 5h00
  • 🥾 Distance : 7.5km
  • ↗️ Positive gradient: 729m
  • ↘️ Negative gradient : 41m
Vallée du Boréon, Mercantour

Le Lac de Trécolpas

The wilder Lac de Trécolpas, with its beauty and steep paths, is ideal for experienced hikers.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
  • ⏱ Time : 4h00
  • 🥾 Distance : 9km
  • ↗️ Positive gradient : 577m
  • ↘️ Negative gradient: 577m

Vallée de la Gordolasque, Mercantour

In the footsteps of Belle & Sébastien

Follow in the footsteps of Belle et Sébastien by visiting the series’ iconic house, an easy 2.7 km walk through picturesque countryside.
Difficulty: EASY
  • ⏱ Time : 4h00
  • 🥾 Distance : 2,7km
  • ↗️ Positive gradient : 130m
  • ↘️ Negative gradient : 122m
Vallée de la Gordolasque, Mercantour

Lac Autier

Lac Autier, a high-altitude hike in a wild, mineral and aquatic environment, close to the high peaks of the Mercantour. You may be lucky enough to encounter ibex and chamois on the trail.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
  • ⏱ Time : 5h00
  • 🥾 Distance : 6,6km
  • ↗️ Positive gradient : 636m
  • ↘️ Negative gradient : 637m
Vallée de la Gordolasque, Mercantour

Le Pas de l’Arpette

For a more sporting adventure, reach the Pas de l’Arpette from the Pont du Countet at the foot of the Gravières, a gateway to the Vallée des Merveilles.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
  • ⏱ Time : 5h18
  • 🥾 Distance : 7,5km
  • ↗️ Positive gradient : 813m
  • ↘️ Negative gradient : 810m
Vallée de la Gordolasque, Mercantour

Le Lac Niré

Lac Niré, an 11.9 km hike through the valley’s geological riches, with possible encounters with local wildlife and a stopover at the Nice refuge.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
  • ⏱ Time : 5h00
  • 🥾 Distance : 11,9km
  • ↗️ Positive gradient : 756m
  • ↘️ Negative gradient : 757m