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Alps to Med Trail
Your trail follows an extraordinary route from the alpine mountains of the Mercantour to the Mediterranean coast at
Menton via historic mountainside villages and a dramatic landscape of pine forests, olive groves, narrow valleys and gorges.
Highlights
The Mercantour National Park: influenced by the
altitude of its high mountains & the Mediterranean
climate
Mountainside villages full of cultural & historical
interest with its shared history with Italy evident in
the architecture
Amazing contrasts of the Cote d'Azur
Option to add extra nights in Menton
"Excellent hotels, good general plentiful
documentation, and enjoyed having 7
breakfasts, 6 picnics and 6 dinners (quite
unusual on such trips)." A & E Gould, UK
Options to reduce distances using train & bus services
plus choice of walks on Day 7
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Self Guided Walking
7 nights/6 days walking
Time taken: 4hrs30-5hrs30 per day
Ascent: 220-860m per day
Day 1
Day 2
Arrive: St Day tour through
Dalmas
Tende & La
de Tende Brigue. Possible
to take train for
some sections
5hrs30 +860m
When: April, May, June, Sept & Oct
Accomm: 2/3 star hotels & small guest houses
Basis: Full Board (except evening meal in Menton)
Linear Trail
Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Through a number
of isolated villages
like Fontan. Walk
or shuttle bus to
Saorge Explore Saorge
with monastery
& chapel. Fol-
low salt trail to
Breil sur Roya Through village of Peine
Haute past a series of
gorges with one foot in
France & one in Italy &
on to Sospel Explore Sospel with forti-
fied chateau & cathedral.
Trail leads you to Sainte
Agnes, highest coastal
village in Europe (750m) Arrive at Menton with
choice of 2 routes: via
Gorbio & Roquebrune
or via Casteller on a
balcony trail Depart
after
break-
fast
5hrs30 +600m 4hrs30 +300m 5hrs30 +400m 5hrs +510m 5hrs30 +220m
Marvels of Mercantour
Based close to Mont Bego & the Italian border, you'll accomplish 5 great walks to discover the best of the Mercantour
National Park. Discover beautiful lakes surrounded by rocky summits, medieval villages & the famous Vallee des Merveilles.
Highlights
Famous Vallee des Merveilles with its pre-historic
engravings
Diversity of wildlife including ibex, marmots and a
large numbers of wild flowers
One of the wildest and most unspoilt parts of the
French Alps with a contrasting range of landscapes
Guided visit of the engravings everyday during
July & Aug and Fri to Mon during June & Sept
Need your own car during June & Sept
"Perfect location, staff really friendly & help-
ful. Great food & wine. Good size room and
very comfortable." A Dawes & D Laffoley
Extra nights possible
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Self Guided Walking
5/6 nights/5 days walking
Time taken: 5-7hrs per day
Ascent: 550-1000m per day
When: 15 June to 15 Oct
Accomm: 3 star hotel at Casterino
Basis: Full Board
Centre-based
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Hotel in
Casterino Fontanalbe Circuit:
landscape peppered
with glacial lakes,
dominated by Mont
Bego (3000m) Panoramic border: pano-
ramic views over Mer-
cantour Park & Italian
neighbour, the Parco
delle Alpi Marittime Vallee de la Roya: transfer to lower
down Roya Valley. Shuttle buses are
available in July & Aug, otherwise
use your own transport. Alpine me-
dieval villages with history & charm Vallee des Merveilles:
discover pre-historic
rock engravings in a
wonderful mountain
landscape Vallee de la Valmasque:
tumbling streams, impressive
waterfalls & 3 beautiful lakes
for your last day in the heart of
the Mercantour National Park
5hrs +670m 5hrs +550m 5hrs +860m 7hrs +1000m 5hrs +600m
Alps, France & Italy. Self Guided Walking Holidays