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Merveilles Refuge – Lake Basto loop from Castérino

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Nice

Tende

Merveilles Refuge – Lake Basto loop from Castérino

Hard

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Merveilles Refuge – Lake Basto loop from Castérino

10:38

29.7km

1,330m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 20.3 km for 150 m

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4.51 km

Lake Mesches

Highlight • Lake

The Mesches dam, built by the Italians in 1917, is the largest dam in the Alpes-Maritimes. It is fed by the Inferno and Casterino valleys at their confluence.

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5.73 km

Neige et Merveilles Guesthouse

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Gîte/refuge on the heights of Lac des Mesches. Easily accessible and close to the road, it is an ideal place to start hiking or as a base camp for exploring the superb Valley of Wonders and the Mercantour.

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6.41 km

Minière Lake, Valley of Marvels

Highlight • Lake

The Vallée des Merveilles (Italiano: Valle delle Meraviglie, English: Valley of Marvels, Deutsch: Tal der Wunder) is a valley in the Mercantour massif in the Alps where more than 40,500 …

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12.3 km

Merveilles Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The refuge des merveilles is managed by the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs. It will therefore be essential for you to book online on the following website:
refugedesmerveilles.ffcam.fr/home.html. …

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13.6 km

Rock Engravings in the Vallée des Merveilles

Highlight • Historical Site

The valley is a large archaeological site within which rock engravings dating back to the Neolithic have been discovered. Access is free although with a guided tour the discovery will be much more interesting.

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14.1 km

Petroglyphs of the Vallée des Merveilles

Highlight • Historical Site

In this ancient glacial valley overlooked by Mount Bego, there is an invaluable archaeological treasure. All around you 40,000 engravings, mostly dated around 3,300 BC, are spread over more than …

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14.5 km

Lac des Merveilles

Lake

15.4 km

Gravures rupestres de la vallée des Merveilles et de la région du Mont Bégo

Archaeological Site

16.3 km

Baisse de Valmasque

Mountain Pass

17.6 km

Lake Basto

Highlight • Lake

You are getting closer to the Vallée des Merveilles, that is undeniable. This lake alone is a gem. The reflection of the mountains in the deep blue of its waters contributes to the enchantment.

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18.0 km

Lac Du Basto

Lake

20.3 km

View of the Valmasque mountain hut

Highlight • Other

One of the most beautiful spots on the tour, where you can stop for a break, lunch or to sleep inside the refuge

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29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

10.3 km

4.97 km

1.54 km

Surfaces

15.1 km

10.0 km

1.55 km

1.53 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,520 m)

Lowest point (1,380 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

19°C

10°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Merveilles Refuge – Lake Basto loop from Castérino

Lake Mesches

Neige et Merveilles Guesthouse

Minière Lake, Valley of Marvels

Merveilles Refuge

Rock Engravings in the Vallée des Merveilles

Petroglyphs of the Vallée des Merveilles

Lake Basto

View of the Valmasque mountain hut

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