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Trou de l'éléphant walks
The Lantosque elephant via the Crête des Martourins
Visorando member 
14.12 km
+1,036 m
-1,045 m
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lantosque (Alpes-Maritimes)
A pleasant hike thanks to its diversity. Wooded areas with different species of trees, beautiful views, ancient trails including the Crête des Martourins, and a finale in this little aquatic paradise where the elephant is located, a swimming spot once known mainly to the people of Lantosquois and its surroundings.
Walks near Trou de l'éléphant
Saint-Martin-de-Vésubie - Saint-Dalmas de Valdeblore
Visorando member 
6.46 km
+555 m
-223 m
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
The GR®52 starts in Saint-Dalmas de Valdeblore. This first stage is a transition to reach the starting point of the GR®.This is a lovely hike that passes through the small resort of La Colmiane and offers a relatively easy climb, following the GR®52 A through the woods for just over 6km.
Pont du Countet - Refuge des Merveilles
Visorando member 
5.84 km
+822 m
-389 m
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Belvédère (Alpes-Maritimes)
Discover the Vallée des Merveilles by connecting the Vallée de la Gordolasque to the famous Refuge des Merveilles.
Madone de Fenestre refuge - Pont du Countet
Visorando member 12.48 km
+857 m
-1,110 m
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
Route linking the Vésubie and Gordolasque valleys.
Refuge des Merveilles - Refuge de Nice
Visorando member 
8.74 km
+775 m
-671 m
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Tende (Alpes-Maritimes)
This itinerary allows you to discover the wonders of this valley. In particular, the famous engravings such as Christ, the Tribal Chief and the Altar Rock. But be careful, these areas are monitored!
From the Refuge des Merveilles to L'Authion via the Pas du Diable
Visorando member 
9.83 km
+564 m
-658 m
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.
