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A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Nature escape
This stay allows you to cross different types of landscapes and exceptional fauna and flora will enchant your stay. This park is one of the wildest in France.
You will sleep in a cottage, in a bivouac or in a refuge. Immersed in nature, you will spend a night in a bivouac in the central area of the park. You will see chamois and marmot at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. You will inevitably be seduced by the richness of this territory.
Departure guaranteed for 5 participants or more.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Nature escape
This stay allows you to cross different types of landscapes and exceptional fauna and flora will enchant your stay. This park is one of the wildest in France.

You will sleep in a cottage, in a bivouac or in a refuge. Immersed in nature, you will spend a night in a bivouac in the central area of the park. You will see chamois and marmot at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. You will inevitably be seduced by the richness of this territory. Departure guaranteed for 5 participants or more.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Hikes in the Mercantour National Park
  • Alpes-Maritimes guide
  • An important mountain fauna (ibex, chamois, marmot, birds of prey...)
  • The numerous mountain lakes, torrents, waterfalls
  • An accessible trek with a moderate level of sport

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • Hikes in the Mercantour National Park

  • Alpes-Maritimes guide
  • An important mountain fauna (ibex, chamois, marmot, birds of prey...)
  • The numerous mountain lakes, torrents, waterfalls
  • An accessible trek with a moderate level of sport

Trek-Hiking

Itinerant Stay
Off-site departure, various accommodation during the stay

Ages

18 - 40 ans

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PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Regular sportsman
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
Hike - Level 3
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LEVEL OF PORTAGE
Carrying level 2
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Included

  • Local transfers
  • The accommodation
  • The meals
  • Framing
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  • The technical equipment necessary for the bivouac

Not Included

  • Shuttles between the station or the airport (arrival and departure) and the site
  • The drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional insurances
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  • Any other supplement not included in the program
  • Visits during free time

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Day 1: Welcome at 11 am at the cottage “La Rouguière” 56 RUE Kerllerman Serrurier — 06450 Saint Martin de Vesubie. (next to the house of the Mercantour National Park) Preparing the bags, picnics and we will hike above the charming village of Saint Martin de Vésubie.
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Hardware testing. Panorama over the valley.
Night at the cottage or campsite (depending on availability).
Height difference: +400 m/-400 m

During your stay

D2: After a shuttle transfer to Boréon, we start our journey. We start the climb to reach the Pas des Roubines de la Maeris.
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The view over the border chain is extraordinary. Through the peak of the Pisset we go down to the Madonna of Fenestre. We will have a view of the summit of Gelas (the highest peak of Mercantour).
Night in a tent
Height difference: + 500 m/- 250 m

Day 3: It is an ancient Roman path that we take to go up to the Fenestre pass. This pass was an important passage for the salt trade and served as a path of exile during the war. It is a junction point with the Italian border. During the ascent, we discovered a lake and some blockhouses, (now used as shelters for ibex.) Return to the sanctuary of Madonna di Fenestre.
Night in a tent
Height difference: +650 m/ -650 m

Day 4: We go down to the Vacheries de la Madone, and depending on the shape of the group we will choose the Ponset valley with its 5 lakes or even the ridges and the summit of Valette de Prals (altitude 2496 m). Marmot observation. We discover a new valley “La Gordolasque”
Night at the cottage.
Height difference: + 600 m/- 900 m

D5: Through the Pas de l'Arpette, and under the gaze of the chamois, we reach the Valley of Wonders and its numerous lakes. Visit the engravings.
Evening meal at the shelter. Night in a bivouac.
Height difference: + 1000 m/- 500 m

D6: We leave this valley full of mysteries by the Devil's Step (altitude 2450 m), and by an itinerary on the crest then on the balcony, we reach Belvedere where we sleep at the cottage.
Height difference: +500 m/-1800 m

Last day

D7: We go down on foot to Roquebillière to pick up your second bag. It's the end of the supervised stay. Bus to Nice in the morning or in the afternoon.
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If you want to enjoy the valley a bit more, several options are available to you. Swimming at the lake of Roquebillière, visiting the wolf park in Saint Martin Vésubie, discovering Vesubia park and these various activities (climbing, canyon, swimming), relaxing at the thermal center of Berthemont les Bains. These activities are at your expense but the guide will be able to tell you how to get there.
There is a scheduled bus that passes to Roquebillière in the morning or at the end of the afternoon (€1.50 per trip)

SPOT

Valley of Wonders

The Mercantour valley with rock carvings

In the Southern Alps, at the foot of Mount Bégo, which culminates at 2,873 m in the Mercantour National Park, lies a human treasure: the “Valley of Wonders”. This exceptional place, classified as a historical monument, offers deserving hikers, after several hours of walking, no less than 36,000 prehistoric rock carvings. Dating from 4000 to 5000 years old, dating from the Bronze Age, they represent cattle heads, teams, weapons and some emblematic figures such as “Christ” or “the Wizard”.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

We provide tents and ground mats. We are not carrying the tents, they are already on the bivouac sites.

Equipment Included

We provide tents and ground mats. We are not carrying the tents, they are already on the bivouac sites.

Equipment not included

Essential personal equipment:
50L hiking backpack (with waist belt), high shaft hiking boot (already proven), hiking socks, waterproof jacket, hat, gloves, neck (in all seasons), hiking pants, hiking shorts, technical T-shirt (breathable), technical T-shirt (breathable), technical T-shirt (breathable), fine fleece, fine fleece, fine fleece, fine fleece, fine fleece, fleece, fleece, down jacket, sweatshirt, fleece jacket, fleece jacket, fleece jacket, fleece jacket, fleece jacket, sweatshirt, hat, hat, hat, hat, hat 0.7 or 1 l personal pperware that closes to transport salads at noon, a spoon, a duvet and a silk sheet (bag meat), light flip flops for the evening, toilet paper, pocket money.
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2 trash bags (1 of 50 l, 1 of 10 l), toothbrush and travel toothpaste, sunscreen, small biodegradable soap, water bottle or water bag (2 l of minimum capacity), walking sticks and water bag recommended
There is a refreshment stop on day 3, you can change your business. Bring a small additional bag for this purpose (no suitcase but a small backpack to facilitate transport) .This second bag will be brought back to you at the end of your stay.

We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.

Equipment not included

Essential personal equipment:
50L hiking backpack (with waist belt), high shaft hiking boot (already proven), hiking socks, waterproof jacket, hat, gloves, neck (in all seasons), hiking pants, hiking shorts, technical T-shirt (breathable), technical T-shirt (breathable), technical T-shirt (breathable), fine fleece, fine fleece, fine fleece, fine fleece, fine fleece, fleece, fleece, down jacket, sweatshirt, fleece jacket, fleece jacket, fleece jacket, fleece jacket, fleece jacket, sweatshirt, hat, hat, hat, hat, hat 0.7 or 1 l personal pperware that closes to transport salads at noon, a spoon, a duvet and a silk sheet (bag meat), light flip flops for the evening, toilet paper, pocket money. 2 trash bags (1 of 50 l, 1 of 10 l), toothbrush and travel toothpaste, sunscreen, small biodegradable soap, water bottle or water bag (2 l of minimum capacity), walking sticks and water bag recommended
There is a refreshment stop on day 3, you can change your business. Bring a small additional bag for this purpose (no suitcase but a small backpack to facilitate transport) .This second bag will be brought back to you at the end of your stay.

We invite you to bring a small personal care kit.
Content type
- Personal medications if you are subject to particular disorders (allergies, etc.).
- Enough to prevent and treat blisters.
- Enough to relieve ankle and knee problems: “Elasto” type bands.
- Enough to clean small wounds: soaked compresses.
- Sun protection for skin and lips.
- Enough to relieve intestinal problems following changes in diet.
- Enough to relieve headaches and aches.
- Enough to relieve insect bites.

formalities administratives

Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.

formalities administratives

Do not forget your valid identity card or passport, your repatriation assistance contract, and your vital card in your bag.

Address and access

You are coming by car
Between Digne and Nice on the N202. In Plan-du-Var, take the D2565 to Saint-Martin-de-Vésubie. Michelin map 84, plus 19 and 20.

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You are coming by plane, train or carpooling to Nice
Bus 90 of the Ligne d'Azur company leaves from Nice and goes to St Martin Vesubie for only €1.50.Departure from the Grand Arenas stop accessible from the SNCF station and the airport by tram.
Departure at 8 am on Sunday (only bus of the day) or at 4:30pm and 6:30pm on Saturday (schedules on the Ligne d'Azur site, line 90 “La Bolline Grand Arenas” It is possible to book at the Saint Martin Vésubie cottage the night before the stay by calling the cottage La Rouguière. (20 euros per night).
For the return on Saturday, departure from Roquebillière at 9:45am or 3:30pm.
Schedules are indicative (lines may be subject to change during the year)

Address and access

You are coming by car
Between Digne and Nice on the N202. In Plan-du-Var, take the D2565 to Saint-Martin-de-Vésubie. Michelin map 84, plus 19 and 20.

You are coming by plane, train or carpooling to Nice
Bus 90 of the Ligne d'Azur company leaves from Nice and goes to St Martin Vesubie for only €1.50.Departure from the Grand Arenas stop accessible from the SNCF station and the airport by tram.
Departure at 8 am on Sunday (only bus of the day) or at 4:30pm and 6:30pm on Saturday (schedules on the Ligne d'Azur site, line 90 “La Bolline Grand Arenas” It is possible to book at the Saint Martin Vésubie cottage the night before the stay by calling the cottage La Rouguière. (20 euros per night).
For the return on Saturday, departure from Roquebillière at 9:45am or 3:30pm.
Schedules are indicative (lines may be subject to change during the year)

Physical intensity

Regular sportsman

You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.

Physical intensity

Regular sportsman

You practice a regular sports activity throughout the year, with 1 or 2 sessions per week. You are able to combine several moderate-intensity sessions during your vacation week.

Level of expertise

Hike - Level 3

For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day.
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You are in a pure hiking trip.

Level of expertise

Hike - Level 3

For people used to hiking trips and/or practicing endurance physical activity 1 to 2 times a week. The proposed altitude difference is beginning to be significant (minimum +500m per day) and the outings are done during the day. You are in a pure hiking trip.

Portage

Carrying level 2

1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.

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2 week program:
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.

Portage

Carrying level 2

1 week program:
Carrying personal belongings for 5 days and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 8 to 12 kg.

2 week program:
Carrying personal belongings and picnics for 2 or 3 days, i.e. 10 to 12 kg, for the duration of the stay.

Restauration

The guide cooks most meals with the help of the group. There is 1 meal where we eat at the shelter. Please let us know in advance if you have food intolerances or specific diets: justin.brehon@gmail.com

Restauration

The guide cooks most meals with the help of the group. There is 1 meal where we eat at the shelter. Please let us know in advance if you have food intolerances or specific diets: justin.brehon@gmail.com

Management

Each walking tour is led by a state-qualified guide who specializes in walking. Knowledge of the terrain and the environment, control of security and logistics, he will do everything possible to ensure that you make the most of your stay.

Management

Each walking tour is led by a state-qualified guide who specializes in walking. Knowledge of the terrain and the environment, control of security and logistics, he will do everything possible to ensure that you make the most of your stay.

Important information

The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment.
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In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).

CAR PARK:
Possibility to park in a public car park in the village.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
To prevent food intolerance or other technical questions send an email to: justin.brehon@gmail.com
ATTENTION: bring cash and/or checks for personal expenses and the bus from Nice to St Martin Vésubie.

Important information

The course of this program is indicative.
It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).

CAR PARK:
Possibility to park in a public car park in the village.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
To prevent food intolerance or other technical questions send an email to: justin.brehon@gmail.com
ATTENTION: bring cash and/or checks for personal expenses and the bus from Nice to St Martin Vésubie.

Health and formalities

SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.

Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
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- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)

The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.

Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.

Health and formalities

SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.

Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)

The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.

Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.

Hosting

Cottages in dormitories and bivouacs in tents for 4 people.

Hosting

Cottages in dormitories and bivouacs in tents for 4 people.

formalities

Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.

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SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.

Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)

The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.

formalities

Please let us know well in advance in case of allergies or other specific health conditions, or simply for a particular diet.

SPECIAL COVID 19:
As a precaution, we invite you to perform a self-test before you leave.

Throughout your stay, you must be equipped with:
- a sufficient quantity of masks (if required during the stay)
- hydro-alcoholic gel
- a thermometer (in case of symptoms appearing during the stay)

The hosts who will receive you may ask you to apply certain health instructions. Out of respect for them and the other people who frequent the same places, we ask you to commit yourself to respecting them.

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