Sélasse route

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A hike to discover the Ténibres valley from both sides as well as the architecture of the region.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.12 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 677 m
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    Descent: - 681 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,739 m
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    Lowest point: 1,140 m
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Sélasse circuit
Saint Etienne de Tinée
1st climb
Saint Etienne de Tinée

Description of the walk

Park in the car park on the edge of Boulevard de la Digue.

(S/E) Cross the Saint-Antoine bridge over the Tinée and head for marker 100 opposite the small church at the corner of Boulevard Issautier and Boulevard de la Digue.

(1) Turn right onto the paved Rabuons path towards the Dailoutre countryside. The path winds its way up under a thick canopy of hazelnut trees towards the Duminière plateau, dotted with old barns and abandoned planks. The path climbs gently as it enters the Sélasse larch forest to reach the Croix de Sélasse (1710 m) at marker 101.

(2) Turn left to cross the steep north-facing slope of Sélasse and cross a restored irrigation canal. Reach a slight descent towards the Ténibres valley.

(3) Cross the footbridge and climb up opposite towards Fournels and its highest barn (1742 m, marker 109).

(4) Begin the descent towards Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée via a scenic path that crosses Chaussavillans via numerous hairpin bends enclosed by stone walls to reach the outskirts of the village. Follow the Torrent des Ténibres to reach marker 108. Turn left and pass the communal wash house.

(1) Cross the Saint-Antoine bridge and head to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,144 m - Boulevard de la Digue car park - Ardon (rivière) Affluent de la Tinée
  2. 1 : km 0.16 - alt. 1,146 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 2.44 - alt. 1,709 m - Marker 101, Croix de Sélasse
  4. 3 : km 3.23 - alt. 1,659 m - Footbridge over the Ténibres
  5. 4 : km 3.96 - alt. 1,732 m - Marker 109, Grange de Fournels
  6. S/E : km 6.12 - alt. 1,144 m - Boulevard de la Digue car park - Tinée (rivière)

Notes

Recommended hike from May to September.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Olivier06
Olivier06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello VisoRando,

Nothing to complain about regarding the description and itinerary. It's easy to follow and a lovely walk with no difficulties.

From stage 2 to 3, the route runs under trees, which is very pleasant.

I particularly liked the part after stage 3.

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TinTin06
TinTin06

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The circular route is easy to follow thanks to Visiorando. The start is steep, with a few trees obstructing the path slightly. There is snow between sections 2 and 3, so caution is advised. The footbridge over the Tenibre stream is not 100% safe, but it is a perfect place to eat. I can confirm that the descent is done in one go at the end.
I recommend this beautiful hike.

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PAACAAL
PAACAAL

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It was a beautiful sunny day for this historic route, which we had travelled exactly 10 years ago. Well, we made a mistake. We didn't see the "official" fork in the road, which avoids approaching the Duminière, which is slowly sliding downhill. So we stuck to the old path, still well marked between its centuries-old walls, increasingly covered with leaves, then sometimes blocked by a few trees and quite a few branches. However, this didn't bother us much, as the recent severe weather could explain this obstruction, with the markers still in place.
The footbridge over the Tenibre torrent, made of larch trunk, seems badly damaged and fragile...
The descent is in one go (600m) and quite steep in places. Take care of your knees!!!

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asdepic
asdepic

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, best done in dry weather and with good footwear.

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Laurence du Béal
Laurence du Béal

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very accessible hike (7km and 670m elevation gain). Be aware, however, that there is a steady climb right from the start. A beautiful view of Saint Etienne de Tinée.

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