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Sant’Anna Valdieri – Livio Bianco Mountain Hut
Visorando Member
4.46 mi
+2,943 ft
-0 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Valdieri (Cuneo)
A picturesque climb through a deciduous forest leading out into an alpine valley. Nestled at the far end of this valley, in the hollow of an imposing mountain cirque, lies the refuge. What a delight it is, in the evening, to sit on the terrace and gaze at the reflection of the peaks in the mirror-like surface of the lake.
Tour of the Argentera
36.82 mi
+14,636 ft
-14,633 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Valdieri (Cuneo)
There are several ways to circumnavigate this mountain: closer to the summit or further away. But this suggested route allows you to walk around the Argentera via the lakes and the King Victor Emmanuel II trails, always with a view of the Argentera and, of course, a comforting stop at the mountain huts every evening. The stages are fairly well balanced in terms of the effort required, so let’s set off on the tour.
Entracque and the Reina Gorge
4.13 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,506 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Entracque (Cuneo)
This family-friendly route allows you to explore the Gorge della Reina (Queen’s Gorge), carved into the limestone cliffs above the town of Entracque. The route does not present any particular difficulties.
Lakes Nègre and Graveirette
8.14 mi
+2,431 ft
-2,405 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
From the Vallon de Salèse car park, there are numerous hiking routes. This one takes you up the valley to the Col de Salèse and then on to two magnificent lakes: Lac Nègre and Lac de Graveirette.
Caïre Archas
6.63 mi
+3,402 ft
-3,396 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
A challenging hike with an off-trail finish on Caire Archas, offering panoramic views of Mont Pépoiri, Cime de Frémamorte, Cime Guilié, Mont Pélago and other peaks on the border with Italy.
The Bresses lakes from the Salèse car park
10.27 mi
+3,077 ft
-3,071 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
Off the beaten track, these two small lakes in the Mercantour are both beautiful and uncrowded. Here I suggest a circular route that will allow you to avoid descending directly to the Col de Salèse and enjoy a view of Lac Nègre that you don't get when arriving via the traditional route.
A few changes to this route, see reviews.
Lac des Adus loop
5.05 mi
+1,886 ft
-1,857 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
This short circular loop takes you past Lac des Adus, then on a short way towards Pointe des Adus, before returning via theGR®®52.As it runs mainly through woodland, it’s particularly pleasant on hot days.
Tête de Bresse and Cime de Fremamorte via the Vallon de Salèse
13.14 mi
+5,072 ft
-5,062 ft
10h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a beautiful French-Italian circuit, partly off-trail (Visorando app or GPS recommended), which allows you to discover different landscapes: the Boréon forest, high-altitude lakes, mineral landscapes and magnificent views of the surrounding peaks.
Walk to Lake Adus
3.55 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,713 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
This short walk, mainly through the forest, will take you to a pretty little mountain lake (2,130 m).
It's a good warm-up or an easy goal that can be done with children who are good walkers (be warned, it's still in the mountains, so... it's uphill).
A circular route to the Cimes de Rogué and Pagari de Salèse via the Vallon des Naucettes
9.39 mi
+3,976 ft
-3,953 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
A lovely hike offering the chance to climb two peaks in the Salèse area of the Boréon, following a wild and little-used route. From the summit of the Cime de Pagari de Salèse, the view over the Argentera massif is breathtaking.
The return journey takes you partly off the beaten track to explore the French Fremamorte lakes. A detour via Lac de Graveirette rounds off the route before heading back via the classic Salèse valley.
Lac Nègre and Cime de Frémamorte
11.36 mi
+3,894 ft
-3,898 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful round trip hike in Haute-Vésubie from the Salèse car park. There are numerous lakes, including the large Lac Nègre, and beautiful panoramic views at the Col de Frémamorte and the peak of the same name.
Lake Tavels as seen from the Salèse cattle pastures
13.87 mi
+3,419 ft
-3,402 ft
9h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
A long but relatively easy walk to the very beautiful Lake Tavels. There is the option of a detour on the way back to the lovely Lake Scluos.
Lac Nègre - Pas du Préfouns
10.53 mi
+3,136 ft
-3,120 ft
7h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
One of the main sites in the Mercantour, Lac Nègre offers the reward of a sudden view of a rocky high mountain landscape that contrasts with the peaceful forest climb that precedes it. The Pas du Préfouns is the viewpoint of the Préfouns valley with the Aiguilles de Questa on the Italian side and the Lac Nègre cirque on the French side.
Graveirette Lake
7.88 mi
+1,982 ft
-1,985 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-Vésubie (Alpes-Maritimes)
This small natural lake is little known to hikers. Surrounded by greenery, it is very pleasant and peaceful.
Aisone Caves Trail
3.33 mi
+1,558 ft
-1,558 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Aisone (Cuneo)
This trail passes through the Aisone Caves Nature Reserve, established by the Piedmont Region in 2019 to protect and promote the biodiversity and archaeological site. The route passes through a beautiful mixed woodland on the hillside, skirting several caves, including the famous Shelter 10, where traces of a seasonal Neolithic settlement have been found. The return journey takes you above the rocky outcrops of La Comba, passing through the small hamlet of Pirone.
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