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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Belvédère

La Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of Marvels) from Belvedere

Moderate

4.8

(49)

574

hikers

La Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of Marvels) from Belvedere

03:49

10.5km

540m

Hiking

The Valley of Wonders is a must-see in Mercantour. You start your day's adventure in Belvédère, a hilltop village which has retained its old-world charm with its alleys, small squares and tall houses in the Piedmontese alpine style. Leave your car in the parking lot and start your walk, because…

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Last updated: June 28, 2024

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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)

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Start point

Parking

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117 m

Access to the Vallée des Merveilles in the Mercantour

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This car park is located at the entrance to the Vallée des Merveilles in Mercantour. To get there, simply follow the signs indicating the hike. It is one of the most beautiful sites in the region!

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4.64 km

Lake La Fous

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Lake La Fous is a good example of the numerous high-altitude lakes found within the Mercantour massif. You can camp nearby if you don't want to sleep at the Nice refuge located a little higher up.

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5.21 km

Nice Refuge

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The Nice refuge is guarded in summer from the first of June to the end of September, and remains open in winter but is unguarded during this period. It is managed by the French Alpine Club of Nice.

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10.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

2.07 km

808 m

303 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

2.07 km

303 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 31 May

13°C

6°C

52 %

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May 30, 2024

The Valley of Wonders is a must-see in Mercantour. You start your day's adventure in Belvédère, a hilltop village which has retained its old-world charm with its alleys, small squares and tall houses in the Piedmontese alpine style. Leave your car in the parking lot and start your walk, because the wonders

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