Pointe de Clamia and La Séréna from the village of Marie

This hike is mainly through forest and offers beautiful views of the Alps. The Clamia ridge is a rocky outcrop facing the village of Rimplas, which overlooks the Tinée valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.26 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 800 m
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    Descent: - 801 m

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    Highest point: 1,321 m
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    Lowest point: 598 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park in the village of Marie.

(S/E) Take the stairs on Rue du Roussoir, near the fountain, and follow the yellow markings. You will reach a crossroads with trail marker 64.

(1) Keep left on Chemin de Clamia.

(2) At marker 65, keep left on Chemin de Clamia, which is actually a footpath.

(3) At the pass, turn left after the two cairns and follow a cattle track: no markings, just a few cairns. Reach the summit of Pointe de Clamia.

(4) Ahead of us is the Tinée Valley, the village of Rimplas and its fort. Turn back to the pass.

(3) Continue straight ahead on the wooded path that climbs gradually.

(5) At the trail junction marked 71, continue to the right towards the Col de la Séréna.

(6) Turn right at marker 130, towards Col de la Séréna. The path is somewhat deteriorated.

(7) Cross the tarmac road and continue straight ahead to rejoin the ascending trail. You will reach a crossroads (marker 129). Please note: the map shows the marker before this crossroads, which is an error.

(8) Turn left and continue along this path to reach a junction marked by a cairn.

(9) Turn left to reach the rocky promontory located about twenty metres away, which overlooks the Val de Blore. Take in the magnificent panorama of the villages below in the valley. Turn around, descend from the observatory and continue straight ahead to find marker 128 at the Col de la Séréna.

(10) This is a large clearing. For those interested in history, about twenty metres to the right of the marker is the entrance to a blockhouse. Cross the clearing to reach marker 127.

(11) Please note: marker 127 indicating the direction of Marie is located a little higher up. This is not a path starting as indicated on the map, but a very beautiful track suitable for vehicles, which you will follow.

(12) At this crossroads, leave the track and go straight ahead down the path leading to another track.

(13) Follow this for about 20 metres, then take the path on the right through the Lauzetta Forest. You will reach the junction at marker 66.

(14) Take the track towards Marie for about 100 metres.

(15) Take the path on the right, following the yellow markings and the small posts marked "itinéraires pédestres" (walking routes). Cross the track several times.

(16) Continue along the descending path, passing a stone barn before reaching the first junction at marker 64.

(1) Turn left towards Marie and head for the village car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 599 m - Village car park
  2. 1 : km 0.24 - alt. 649 m - Crossing the circular
  3. 2 : km 0.96 - alt. 749 m - Trail junction - marker 65
  4. 3 : km 1.97 - alt. 859 m - Pass - ridge line
  5. 4 : km 2.18 - alt. 884 m - Pointe de Clamia (887m)
  6. 5 : km 2.59 - alt. 841 m - Trail junction marker 71
  7. 6 : km 4.18 - alt. 1,069 m - Trail junction marker 130
  8. 7 : km 4.96 - alt. 1,207 m - Tarmac road
  9. 8 : km 5.3 - alt. 1,286 m - Trail junction - marker 129
  10. 9 : km 5.68 - alt. 1,318 m - Trail junction - Belvedere - Cairn
  11. 10 : km 6.06 - alt. 1,298 m - Blokhaus - Col de la Séréna (1301m)
  12. 11 : km 6.16 - alt. 1,302 m - Beacon 127
  13. 12 : km 6.67 - alt. 1,317 m - Trail and track junction - Col de Clamia (1321m)
  14. 13 : km 7.33 - alt. 1,177 m - The track is suitable for vehicles.
  15. 14 : km 9.22 - alt. 828 m - Trail and track junction - marker 66
  16. 15 : km 9.35 - alt. 814 m - Trail and track junction
  17. 16 : km 9.8 - alt. 717 m - Return trail
  18. S/E : km 10.26 - alt. 599 m - Village car park

Notes

Hike accessible all year round.
Hiking boots and walking sticks recommended. Rocky terrain.

GPS or Visorando app useful.

The area near Marie is a pastoral area. Be cautious and behave appropriately to avoid any incidents with livestock.

Worth a visit

Marie: a beautiful medieval village overlooking the valley from its rocky outcrop.
Before the hike, walk along the village's main street. Take the passage under the town hall to look out over the winding valley where the Tinée river flows.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, Ploviso, for your review.
it really is a lovely walk.
Happy holidays, B.

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ploviso
ploviso

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Excellent description of the route. Two points of interest along the way (viewpoints). It's uphill...

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, Cathy, for this review.
Autumn is well and truly here.
Best regards, B.

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cathy asoa
cathy asoa
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We started out in the clouds... but the weather improved a little, giving us some beautiful views, especially at the Col de la Serena. The climb was good, and we decided to take the trail a little more on the way down to spare our knees. A beautiful hike 🥾. The autumn colours were out in full force, as were the mushrooms. There were also a few trees across the path.

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ninimouans
ninimouans

Not really... sorry! But I don't like to criticise walks based on the effort made by the person who posts them online.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Hello Ninimouans

Perhaps you enjoyed the views?
Best regards, b.

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ninimouans
ninimouans

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The trails weren't very pleasant and I found the scenery disappointing. I admit that, given the heat, we should have waited until autumn to do this hike.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, Anthémis, for this interesting comment.
Best regards, B.

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anthémis
anthémis

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

One small drawback before reaching Serena Pass: you have to leave the trail, and the sign pointing you in the right direction is difficult to see, but otherwise it's perfect.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, trotinette06, for this review.
Best regards, rando, b.

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trotinette06
trotinette06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very well-described route, but be careful as the rainy spring has left it quite muddy, especially with the herd of cows grazing there all the time.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you Marie Colette for this excellent review
Best regards, B.

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Marie-Colette
Marie-Colette

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike mainly through the forest, but with stunning views of Le Mounier and the peaks of Mercantour. Already the first primroses...

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thanks, G-Rico
Who knows, maybe those cheeky cows didn't want you to trespass on their territory ,
Best regards, B.

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G-riko
G-riko
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful village at the start of the hike that is well worth visiting. A very scenic climb up to the Col de la Séréna, a superb promontory at the pass with views from Rimplas to La Colmiane, ideal for a picnic!
We were stuck for 15 minutes on the climb near the stream by a herd of cows that were descending at their own pace. Be patient, pull over to the side and wait.

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