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Col du Barn walks
Lacs des Millefonts - Col du Barn
Visorando Member
4.66 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,362 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Valdeblore (Alpes-Maritimes)
The Millefonts lakes hike will take you to no fewer than five lakes at the foot of the Mercantour. The Col de Barn offers breathtaking views of the Molières valley and the lakes.
Crossing Mont Pépoiri
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.59 mi
+2,192 ft
-2,195 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Valdeblore (Alpes-Maritimes)
We offer a hike through the Valdeblore mountain pastures, including the ascent of one of the area’s major peaks, Mont Pépoiri, offering exceptional views across the entire border ridge of the Mercantour massif.Views of Corsica on a clear day.
Cime des Lauses and tour of the Lacs des Millefonts
5.81 mi
+2,569 ft
-2,549 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Valdeblore (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the Millefonts car park, this hike will take you via Lac Petit to Cime des Lauses, a peak offering exceptional views of the Mercantour.
After a section off the marked trail along the Têtes des Margès and Barn ridges, you will reach Col du Barn and descend to the other beautiful lakes of Millefonts: Lac Gros (slightly heart-shaped) and Lac Long (entirely colonised by aquatic plants).
Lacs des Millefonts via the Cols de Ferrière and Barn
5.26 mi
+1,975 ft
-1,972 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Valdeblore (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful hike in the Colmiane area. No difficulty on this route.
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.
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.
Mont Pepoiri, Petoumier and Lacs de Millefonts
12.11 mi
+5,696 ft
-5,669 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valdeblore (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a beautiful circuit that allows you to discover the Baus de la Frema and Mont Pétoumier with incredible views of the Argentera and Gélas massifs, then the Lacs de Millefonts with the final climb to Mont Pépoiri, which offers an extraordinary panorama of the entire Mercantour and the middle country.