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L'Arpette (1611m) walks
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Breil – Sospel via La Baisse de Levens
9.50 mi
+3,100 ft
-2,930 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Breil-sur-Roya (Alpes-Maritimes)
A lovely route linking the Bévéra Valley with the Roya Valley. Along the way, the Col de Brouis marks the boundary between these two valleys. If you set off early enough, you can have lunch on the terrace of one of the restaurants in this pretty village, where life flows as peacefully as the River Bévéra. The return journey is then by the Train des Merveilles, which connects the two stations in 15 minutes.
Saorge – Breil-sur-Roya
5.75 mi
+2,343 ft
-3,009 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saorge (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is the Valléen trail, an easy route along the Roya.
Both towns are served by the ‘Train des Merveilles’. From Breil to Sospel: one stop (15 mins).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ascent to the Merveilles refuge from Lac des Mesches
4.74 mi
+2,487 ft
-46 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tende (Alpes-Maritimes)
The Refuge des Merveilles can be a destination in itself or the starting point for a guided tour of the petroglyphs or other hikes. The climb to the refuge via Lac des Mesches takes 3 hours and 15 minutes (excluding breaks) and has the advantage of being accessible by car or public transport (see "Practical Information").