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Nice
Tende

Lac des Mesches to Refuge des Merveilles - round trip in the Mercantour National Park

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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Tende

Lac des Mesches to Refuge des Merveilles - round trip in the Mercantour National Park

Hard

4.8

(44)

306

hikers

Lac des Mesches to Refuge des Merveilles - round trip in the Mercantour National Park

05:12

15.8km

730m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

82 m

Lake Mesches

Highlight • Lake

The Mesches dam, built by the Italians in 1917, is the largest dam in the Alpes-Maritimes. It is fed by the Inferno and Casterino valleys at their confluence.

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5.24 km

Public Water Fountain

Public Water Fountain

3

7.82 km

Merveilles Refuge

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The refuge des merveilles is managed by the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs. It will therefore be essential for you to book online on the following website:
refugedesmerveilles.ffcam.fr/home.html.
If it is full, don't panic! There are places where you can pitch your tent.
The wardens make very good little dishes. It is always a comfort to be able to eat well after a good day of walking.

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15.8 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.28 km

6.41 km

590 m

469 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

2.24 km

590 m

469 m

439 m

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Thursday 21 May

17°C

7°C

18 %

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Trail Reviews

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September 30, 2025, Du lac des Mesches, refuge des Merveilles, gravures rupestres, lac mouton..

Magnificent intermediate-level hike. You'll be able to admire unique landscapes and step back in time by admiring rock carvings dating back to 3500 BC. This hike was conducted with RPM and led by Gabriel.

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