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Col de Salèse walks
Graveirette Lake
Visorando Member
7.88 mi
+1,982 ft
-1,985 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
This small natural lake is little known to hikers. Surrounded by greenery, it is very pleasant and peaceful.
Lac Nègre - Pas du Préfouns
10.53 mi
+3,136 ft
-3,120 ft
7h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
One of the main sites in the Mercantour, Lac Nègre offers the reward of a sudden view of a rocky high mountain landscape that contrasts with the peaceful forest climb that precedes it. The Pas du Préfouns is the viewpoint of the Préfouns valley with the Aiguilles de Questa on the Italian side and the Lac Nègre cirque on the French side.
Lac Nègre and Cime de Frémamorte
11.36 mi
+3,894 ft
-3,898 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful round trip hike in Haute-Vésubie from the Salèse car park. There are numerous lakes, including the large Lac Nègre, and beautiful panoramic views at the Col de Frémamorte and the peak of the same name.
Lakes Nègre and Graveirette
8.14 mi
+2,431 ft
-2,405 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
From the Vallon de Salèse car park, there are numerous hiking routes. This one takes you up the valley to the Col de Salèse and then on to two magnificent lakes: Lac Nègre and Lac de Graveirette.
Mercantour route via the GR®52
65.54 mi
+21,585 ft
-24,639 ft
7 days
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
TheGR® 52 is a route that crosses the Mercantour National Park, through the Alpes-Maritimes from Saint-Dalmas-de-Valdeblore to Menton.
ThisGR® route is very challenging due to the varied terrain and significant elevation changes.
You’ll reach altitudes of up to 2,700m, where you can admire the high-mountain landscapes, flora and fauna. Then, in the second half of the route, you’ll encounter panoramas that are more southern in character but just as extraordinary.
A circular route to the Cimes de Rogué and Pagari de Salèse via the Vallon des Naucettes
9.39 mi
+3,976 ft
-3,953 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
A lovely hike offering the chance to climb two peaks in the Salèse area of the Boréon, following a wild and little-used route. From the summit of the Cime de Pagari de Salèse, the view over the Argentera massif is breathtaking.
The return journey takes you partly off the beaten track to explore the French Fremamorte lakes. A detour via Lac de Graveirette rounds off the route before heading back via the classic Salèse valley.
Saint-Dalmas de Valdeblore – Le Boréon
12.91 mi
+4,491 ft
-3,720 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valdeblore (Alpes-Maritimes)
Second stage of the route and first stage on theGR®52. A long 21km stage taking in the Col de Veillos, numerous lakes, the Col du Barn, the Vacherie du Collet and the Col de Salèse, ending at a place called Le Boréon.
A spectacular stage thanks to its landscapes and views, but very difficult.
Tête de Bresse and Cime de Fremamorte via the Vallon de Salèse
13.14 mi
+5,072 ft
-5,062 ft
10h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a beautiful French-Italian circuit, partly off-trail (Visorando app or GPS recommended), which allows you to discover different landscapes: the Boréon forest, high-altitude lakes, mineral landscapes and magnificent views of the surrounding peaks.