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Merveilles Refuge – Lake Basto loop from Maiette

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

Saorge

Merveilles Refuge – Lake Basto loop from Maiette

Hard

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Merveilles Refuge – Lake Basto loop from Maiette

06:40

43.3km

2,040m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

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4.85 km

PO de la Baisse de St Véran

Fort

6.18 km

Col de Raus

Mountain Pass

9.62 km

Pas du Diable

Mountain Pass

11.1 km

Lac du Trem

Lake

12.5 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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12.7 km

Upper Long Lake

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13.9 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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14.4 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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14.7 km

Lac des Merveilles

Highlight • Lake

One of the most beautiful points of the valley, to be reached in about an hour and a half from Refuge des Meravilles

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15.7 km

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

Archaeological Site

17.0 km

View of Lake Basto

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.9 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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18.3 km

Lac Du Basto

Lake

32.9 km

Neige et Merveilles

Alpine Hut

33.4 km

Lac de la Minière

Highlight • Lake

Walking along the Minière valley, also called the Merveilles valley, you discover this suggestive lake. Small but very charming, it invites you to take a break during your run to admire its beauty.

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43.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

8.79 km

8.58 km

3.18 km

Surfaces

26.3 km

9.41 km

3.16 km

3.15 km

1.02 km

201 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,520 m)

Lowest point (1,420 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

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Merveilles Refuge – Lake Basto loop from Maiette

Merveilles Refuge

Upper Long Lake

Rock Engravings in the Vallée des Merveilles

Petroglyphs of the Vallée des Merveilles

Lac des Merveilles

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