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Salso Moreno walks
Lakes Morgon and Laussets at the start of the Camp des Fourches
Visorando Member 
6.86 mi
+2,060 ft
-2,054 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful, accessible hike starting from Camp des Fourches. You will cross the Salso Moreno sinkholes to discover the superb lakes of Morgon and Laussets.
You are in the Mercantour National Park, where there are regulations to be observed, with fines of up to €1,500 for non-compliance. See practical information.
The Agnel and Salso Moreno Lakes
Visorando Member 
4.51 mi
+1,562 ft
-1,562 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage (Alpes-Maritimes)
This hike, starting from Camp des Fourches, will take you through the magnificent Salso Moreno valley, characterised by its many winding streams amid marmot meadows and numerous sinkholes.
You will climb to the small Lacs d'Agnel lakes, overlooking this pretty cirque at the foot of the Roubines Nègres.
You are in the Mercantour National Park, where there are regulations to be observed, with fines of up to €1,500 for non-compliance. See practical information.
Refuge de Vens - Camp des Fourches
Visorando Member 
7.34 mi
+2,090 ft
-2,441 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée (Alpes-Maritimes)
Thisthird and final stage of the Tour du Mont Aiga starts from the Refuge de Vens and crosses a balcony below the slopes of the Aiguilles de Tortisse to the north-east of the Lacs de Vens. After passing the Crête de la Côte and descending to the Maisons Forestières de Tortisse, you will walk along a balcony path beneath the slopes of the Tête des Mourres to reach the Morgon plateau and climb back up to Laussets and finally to the Lacs de Morgon. At the large Morgon lake, you will descend eastwards into Salso Moréno to rejoin the path of thefirst stage and Camp des Fourches. It is possible to see chamois early in the morning and, of course, marmots throughout the day.
Three-day tour of Mont Aiga starting from Camp des Fourches
Visorando Member 
18.20 mi
+5,856 ft
-5,873 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage (Alpes-Maritimes)
Three days of hiking in Haute-Tinée and Alta Val Stura in Italy, starting from Camp des Fourches, with balanced stages and no technical difficulty. This tour will allow you to discover Salso Moréno, the charming village of Ferrere in Italy and the Refuge des Lac de Vens.
Camp des Fourches - Ferrere Refuge
Visorando Member 
6.25 mi
+1,381 ft
-2,615 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage (Alpes-Maritimes)
This first stage of the Tour du Mont Aiga starts from Camp des Fourches on the Bonette road and, via the Col des Fourches, descends into the large Salso Moreno valley, which you climb back up to the Col de Pouriac. From the Col de Pouriac, you quickly reach Bassa di Colombart and then, after a long descent through the mountain pastures, the charming village of Ferrere. You may encounter flocks of sheep in Salso Moreno and, at night, the wolves that prey on them.
Walks near Salso Moreno
Bacchi Rossi Refuge - Vens Lakes Refuge
Visorando Member 
4.60 mi
+2,359 ft
-807 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Argentera (Cuneo)
On thissecond day of the Tour of Mount Aiga from the Ferrere Refuge, you will pass through Plan de Belvédère, where there is a tin shelter overlooking the Rio Forneris valley and a fountain. You will also pass below Lake Emma, Monte Peiron at 2,796 m and Pointe Testa di Garbe at 2,749 m, to arrive, after a few hairpin bends, at Col de Fer at 2,584 m. You will then head towards Small Pass of Tortisse and the Vens Refuge, the end of this stage.
From Restefond to Sestrière via Cime de la Plate and Col de la Braïssa
Visorando Member 
8.53 mi
+2,067 ft
-3,399 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Jausiers (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very beautiful high-mountain hike at the foot of Cime de la Bonette between the Alpes Maritimes and Alpes de Haute Provence. Very little traffic. Magnificent, rocky landscape. The upper Braissette lake is a very beautiful spot for bivouacking.
Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée - Lacs de Vens - Small Pass of Tortisse
Visorando Member 
7.52 mi
+5,942 ft
-1,342 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée (Alpes-Maritimes)
First stage of a two-day hike in the Haute-Tinée.
Ascent to the magnificent Lacs de Vens and the small pass of Tortisse via the Claï valley and Lac des Babarottes.
Plenty of marmots and chamois around the Lacs de Vens and below the small pass of Tortisse.
Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée - Rabuons Refuge
Visorando Member 
4.55 mi
+4,951 ft
-423 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée (Alpes-Maritimes)
This first stage will take you to the Rabuons refuge, on the shores of the largest lake in the Alpes Maritimes.
The landscape is very rocky. You will meet many Italians, as there are several refuges just across the border offering beautiful routes via the nearby Pas de l'Ischiator.
Auron – Longon dairy farm
Visorando Member 
16.41 mi
+5,928 ft
-4,970 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée (Alpes-Maritimes)
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.
Mont Pelat - Allos via Le Cimet
Visorando Member 
13.63 mi
+2,405 ft
-7,661 ft
8h 20
Very difficult
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Second part of the circular. This second stage will take you to the village of Allos, starting from Mont Pelat, via the Trou de l'Aigle, the Cimet and its many waterfalls, including the Cascade du Pich and the Bois de Vacheresse.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (5) Refuge Campo Base - Larche
Visorando Member 9.01 mi
+3,560 ft
-3,451 ft
7h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
Last stage of this trek around Chambeyron mountain range, taking you back to France through Col de Sautron. You'll find yourself in superb wildlife setting when arriving at the pass.
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