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A beautiful, long hike that takes you from the hamlet of Monti to the area behind Le Berceau, on the Italian border. A long climb that will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the coast, from Monaco to Bordighera. PLEASE NOTE: following the bad weather in December 2019, the path from Monti to Castellar through the Vallon Obscur has suffered significant damage.

A very pretty circular route in the Tinée Valley featuring an abandoned hamlet, magnificent climbs through the woods and breathtaking views of several villages in the area.

A very scenic route that follows part of the Balcons de la Méditerranée and takes you to Mont Gros and Mont Agel for breathtaking views of the coast. February 2021: Please note that the section of the path between point 2 and point 3 is currently blocked by a rockslide and is therefore temporarily closed.

A very beautiful hike starting from the Tinée Valley to discover the lost hamlet of Mollières. It is a bit long but has a very gradual climb, making it easily accessible. Temporary ban in 2023, see notices.

A long and beautiful circular route in the Alpes de Haute Provence, taking you along a magnificent ridge path to Aurent, perhaps one of the most beautiful remote little hamlets in France. Sturdy walking boots and walking poles are essential.

This is a long and beautiful hike through magnificent forests, taking you through the abandoned hamlet of Béasse, uninhabited for many years, before passing through Peira Cava for another descent through birch and conifer trees.

This is a long, somewhat technical hike, starting from the beautiful village of La Tour on the edge of the Tinée valley, which will take you to the summit of Brec d'Utelle with an incredible view of the Tinée and Vésubie valleys.

A beautiful climb through the forest to reach the summit of Mont Vial, with magnificent views of several peaks in the Alpes Maritimes. You will pass through three small, little-known but charming and peaceful villages: Revest-les-Roches, Toudon and Tourette-du-Château.

Circular route with a gradual elevation gain, through forests and streams, which will take you to the Siriccoca peak for a breathtaking view of Menton and its surroundings.

A circular route in the Menton hinterland completed on 1 May 2019 during the 40th Critérium des randonneurs de Sainte-Agnès. On the itinerary: ascents of the Cime du Baudon, the Col du Farguet and Mont Ours.

This magnificent circular takes you through the Valmasque and Fontanalbe valleys, with no fewer than five lakes and picture-postcard landscapes. It is a long but gradual hike with very few difficult sections.

A long and demanding circular in the Mercantour National Park that will first take you to Lac de Rabuons, the largest lake in the Alpes-Maritimes, which is worth the detour in itself, before climbing Mont Ténibre, the highest peak in the Tinée at 3,031 metres. You are in the Mercantour National Park, where there are regulations to be observed, with fines of up to €1,500 for non-compliance. See practical information. Read the reviews before committing.

This is a variation on the traditional hikes to the magnificent lakes of Vens. Although the last section on tarmac between Le Pra and the car park at the start is not the most attractive, this circular route takes you through both the Vens and Tortisse valleys, with a more pleasant climb along the torrent and a breathtaking descent from the Col de Fer.

A long, unusual circular hike to admire the view from the Madone d’Utelle. For anyone who has already climbed up via the village and wants to make the route a bit more challenging! As a bonus, you’ll pass through several old abandoned hamlets, including the pretty little village of Le Reveston. A hike with no real technical difficulty, but which may be long and tiring for those unaccustomed to it.

A technical hike starting from Isola 2000 that will take you to the highest point in the area, with breathtaking views of the resort and the Italian Alps. Up to the beautiful Terre Rouge Lakes and Baisse du Druos, this route is accessible to all; things get a little more challenging once you reach Italy.

This hike is mostly off-trail, with significant elevation gain, and is reserved for experienced walkers. The view from the summit of Grand Capelet, at the crossroads of the Gordolasque, Merveilles and Valmasque valleys, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the Mercantour.Please take note of the practical information.

An iconic peak in the Mercantour National Park, the Mounier is accessible from several starting points. From the hamlet of Roya, the hike is quite long with a significant elevation gain, but the panoramic views are well worth the effort, particularly the crossing of the Salevieille valley where you’re likely to come across goats and sheep.

A circular loop in the Nice countryside, passing through two pretty little villages and along quiet paths offering beautiful views of the coast.

A challenging hike, rarely visited on the Mont Mounier side, with a gradual ascent and magnificent scenery. You are in the Mercantour National Park; there are regulations to be observed, and failure to do so may result in a fine of up to €1,500 – see the practical information section.

A summit in the Alpes-Maritimes that is rarely visited but is nonetheless well worth the detour. Long and steep, but with a gradual ascent and a magnificent route through one of the region’s most beautiful valleys, which apparently nearly became a ski resort before the creation of the Mercantour National Park. You are in the Mercantour National Park; there are regulations to be observed, and failure to do so may result in a fine of up to €1,500 – see the practical information.

The secondary summit of the park, to which it gives its name (by mistake, according to legend), the Cime du Mercantour is relatively accessible and offers a pleasant, uncrowded hike. Please note: the descent to the Vallon des Erps requires caution and is only suitable for experienced walkers.

Off the beaten track, these two small lakes in the Mercantour are both beautiful and uncrowded. Here I suggest a circular route that will allow you to avoid descending directly to the Col de Salèse and enjoy a view of Lac Nègre that you don't get when arriving via the traditional route. A few changes to this route, see reviews.

A short walk in the Tinée, starting from the magnificent hamlet of Roya, combining forest crossings, exposed ridges and breathtaking views. A relatively easy hike, though it will still require a bit of navigation on the climb up to the Col de Chavalet.