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Valmasque Pass

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Valmasque Pass

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Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

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  • Location: Tende, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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    August 5, 2023

    Hiking

    A real crossroads for hikers, the Valmsaque drop (2549m) gives a superb view of the Basto lake on one side and the Mont Bégo area on the other. The main …
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    June 14, 2024

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    This hiking route runs through the Vallée des Merveilles, in the heart of the Mercantour National Park.
    A little further south of Lake Basto, hikers pass through Valmasque Bay (2,459 m) before descending into the valley of wonders, a chaotic mineral landscape. Here you will find archaeological treasures such as rock carvings, most of which date back to around 3,300 BC.
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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 2,540 m

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    Location: Tende, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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