Col des Trente Souches (2017m) walks

This route from the Refuge de la Cantonnière to the Refuge de la Cayolle via the Col de la Boucharde is the first day of a three-day route in the Haut-Var. After a shaded climb alongside the Ruisseau de Sanguinière, the route ascends the Ravin de la Boucharde before descending to the Bachelard after crossing the pass. You then need to follow the left bank of the Bachelard back up to the Refuge de la Cayolle, where you will spend the night.

A 3-day mountain hike going from refuge to refuge. The daily stages are relatively short (3 to 5 hours), making it accessible to people of average fitness. Wildlife (marmots, chamois, ibex and birds of prey) can be spotted quite easily at higher altitudes.

A climb that offers views of different levels of the mountain: meadows, coniferous forest and alpine pastures.

This eighteenth stage continues the traverse of the Mercantour Massif. From Roya, the GR®5 crosses the Vallon de Roya torrent, follows the Vallon de la Maïris upstream and then the Vallon de Sallevieille, before winding its way up to the Plan des Laces and then the Col de Crousette. From the pass, the path winds its way up the left-hand slope of the Vallon de la Culasse towards the Stèle Vallette, follows the ridge on the Vallon du Démant side, crosses the Baisse du Démant and descends to the Col du Refuge and then to the Col des Moulinés. It drops down to the bottom of the Vallon du Démant, crosses its torrent and, on the slope of the opposite side, meets the Vallon de la Gourgette. Above the hamlet of Vignols, it climbs beneath the ruin-like rocks of Les Chambrettes, where a colony of bearded vultures nests, and passes the small pass of Portes de Longon, then winds its way along a stream to reach the Refuge du Longon or Vacherie de Roure.

Étape de la traversée des Alpes de Roya jusqu'à Roure. Randonnée allant de la Haute Tinée en passant par le Mercantour où l'on peut apercevoir des vautours. À l'approche du Col de Croussette un univers minéral nous attend puis un plateau quasi désertique pour finir par la douceur des pâturages de Roure.

A climb to a pass, followed by a descent of roughly the same length, with two beautiful lakes to admire. This walk also gives you the chance to compare the two sides of the mountain, which are quite different.

Alternative route to reach the Cluite car park from the Lac d’Allos refuge. The route passes via the Tête de Valplane, which offers breathtaking views of Lac d’Allos, the Cirque de l’Encombrette and the valley leading to Colmars. 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.This route takes you off the marked trails; please read the reviews.

The final stage, which is longer than the other two, takes you back to the starting point.

A long but beautiful stage combining the austere landscape of Mont Mounier with the green mountain pastures of Longon.Look up to watch the vultures.A gentle finish at the Vacherie de Longon, surrounded by animals.

Étape de la traversée des Alpes de Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage jusqu'à Roya. Randonnée offrant un très beau panorama sur la Haute Tinée avec passage de la station de ski d'Auron puis après le Col du Blainon entrée dans le vallon de Roya où le mouton est roi.