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Église Saint-Michel (Libre) walks
Roche Fourquin as seen from Libre
Visorando Member
6.45 mi
+3,163 ft
-3,156 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Breil-sur-Roya (Alpes-Maritimes)
Perched above the Roya Valley, the hamlet of Libre has retained a landscape shaped by olive cultivation and, in earlier times, by vineyards and lavender fields, which today give it the charm of villages of yesteryear.
La Roche Fourquin, a natural viewpoint overlooking the Roya Valley and the Italian Riviera, is one of the last major peaks before the Mediterranean. It offers an exceptional view stretching from the high, snow-capped peaks of the Mercantour to the sea.
Walks near Église Saint-Michel (Libre)
Rochetta Nervina - Torri Superiore
10.60 mi
+3,789 ft
-4,213 ft
8h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Rocchetta Nervina (Imperia)
This fourth stage will take you from Rochetta Nervina to Torri Superiore. Along the way, you’ll visit the picturesque village of Airole, which overlooks the Roya. You’ll stop off at the eco-village of Torri Superiore. This medieval village, which lay in ruins in the 1990s, has been entirely rebuilt by volunteers.
Sospel – Menton
12.54 mi
+3,671 ft
-4,816 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sospel (Alpes-Maritimes)
This route leaves theGR® 52 to head for Grammondo and cross over to the Italian side.
On the descent, there are almost constant views of the sea, ending in the very pretty town of Grimaldi.
Sospel - Menton
10.24 mi
+3,691 ft
-4,767 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Sospel (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is the last stage ofthe GR® 52. It is certainly not the highest in altitude, but it is difficult due to its distance and the passage of certain passes with steep ascents and descents. The Mediterranean views are splendid, especially those from the Col du Razet and Col du Berceau, which rises to 1,100 metres above the town of Menton, the end point of theGR®. You walk along the Italian border throughout the route.
Be warned, in summer this stage is very challenging due to the heat, especially the descent from the Col du Berceau.
Torri Superiore - Ventimiglia
9.70 mi
+1,657 ft
-1,929 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ventimiglia (Imperia)
This fifth stage will take you from Torri Superiore to the Mediterranean coast at Ventimiglia. Upon arriving in Bevera, you will find yourself at the confluence of the Bévera and Roya rivers. A final climb through the Ventimiglia hinterland will lead you to the Riviera dei Fiori and the town of Ventimiglia.
Apricale - Rochetta Nervina
5.56 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,464 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Apricale (Imperia)
This third stage will take you from Apricale to Rocchetta Nervina. You will pass through the village of Isolabona to visit it. Rocchetta Nervina has preserved its medieval appearance and its curtain wall defences, with two bridges connecting the village to the road.
Pigna - Apricale
14.45 mi
+4,147 ft
-4,213 ft
10h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Pigna (Imperia)
This second stage will take you from Pigna to Apricale. You will pass through the charming villages of Castel Vittorio, Bajardo and Perinaldo. Like Triora, Perinaldo and Apricale are listed among the most beautiful villages in Italy (I Borghi più belli d'Italia).
Coastline from Menton to Ventimiglia
6.26 mi
+719 ft
-728 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful seaside hike with some unusual sights to discover. While the coastal road from Menton to Ventimiglia is well known, the area below this road offers some little-known geographical and historical curiosities.
La Baisse de Camp d'Argent – Sospel
13.53 mi
+1,670 ft
-6,289 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Bollène-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
The sixth stage ofthe GR®52, where the landscapes change dramatically. Due to its length and significant descent of nearly 2,000 metres, the stage is very difficult. The descent to Sospel, which makes up two-thirds of the route, puts a real strain on the knees and ankles. Please note, it gets very hot in summer on this section.
From the Refuge des Merveilles to L'Authion via the Pas du Diable
6.11 mi
+1,850 ft
-2,159 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Tende (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful classic route on theGR®®52. As you progress along this three-part itinerary, you will appreciate the beauty of the lakes up to the Pas du Diable, then the very chaotic landscape at the foot of the Cime du Diable and Mont Capelet Supérieur. Finally, after the Baisse Cavaline, you will enter a more Mediterranean setting to discover the Authion massif, a historic site during the end of the Second World War.
Refuge des Merveilles - Baisse de Camp
8.26 mi
+1,946 ft
-3,150 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Tende (Alpes-Maritimes)
The fifth stage ofthe GR®52, where southern landscapes give way to mountain scenery. Challenging due to its elevation gain, this stage follows the old Italian border, where you’ll discover numerous military remains. Notably at Authion, where one of the last battles in France took place, resulting in the deaths of 273 French soldiers just a few weeks before the armistice of 8 May 1945. The views here are fabulous.