Winter walking and snow shoeing in the Mercantour
Just one hour north of Nice Airport lies the heart of one of the best kept secrets in France.
The Mercantour National Park encompasses most of the Alpes-Maritimes, boasting breathtaking unspoilt alpine countryside.
Join us in off the beaten track winter walking and snow shoeing treks surrounded by majestic peaks rising to over 3100 metres against clear blue skies – see for miles in this stunning corner of South East France, where tranquility is guaranteed, and other humans are a rarity on our days out. Centered in and around the Vésubie valley, the locality offers several destinations for starting circular winter walking trips which are just a half an hour drive from your accommodation.
In the valley of La Madone de Fenestre, which lies on the old salt trading route between the French coast and the Piedmont plain, snow shoeing from the mountain refuge at the Madone Sanctuary over the Baisse de Cinq Lacs and around the impressive bowl of the Lacs des Prals, in the shadow of the Cime de Gelas – the highest peak in the Mercantour.
Winter walking over the Col de Salese and visiting the village of Mollières – totally cut off from motorised transport during the winter months; or snow shoeing over Camp Soubrane to Lac Negre, spotting various animal tracks in the snow, including those of wolves, now once again flourishing in the area.
vital statistics
- Highlights: Enjoy the peace and quiet of the Mercantour by snow shoeing - get away from it all winter walking - Alpine terrain and stunning views to the Med and Corsica!
- Price: £470.00 to £695.00
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Price is per person for package
- Price Includes: Accommodation, Local information/maps, Guide, Tour leader, Luggage transfers, All transport during trip, Arrival/departure transfers, Activities as per itinerary, Equipment, Instruction, Meals as indicated
- Meals: Self-Catered
- Duration: 8 days
- Comfort Level: Mid-Range
- General Notes:
Mar 5 To 12
Mar 31 To April 6
- Action Grade: Mixed - Sport/activity is central to this trip, but still plenty of time off.
- Suitable for: Beginners, Family Orientated, Intermediate
- Where:
Europe
- France-- South East France--- Roquebilliere--- Mercantour--- Provence
comfort zone
- Comfort level: Basic , Mid-Range , Luxury
- Accommodation varies from self catering to B&B or full board (picnic lunch) in a chambre d'hote. Details below relate to the self catering gites.
- Rooms: Single, Double, TV, Hifi system, Tea & coffee facilities, Towels provided, Satellite/cable TV, Internet access, Some ensuite
- Property: Garden/Terrace, Lounge, TV, Hifi System, 24 Hour Reception, On site restaurant, Satellite/cable TV, DVD, Cutlery, Multilingual Staff, Guides / tours can be arranged, Equipment hire on site, Glassware, Crockery, Kettle, Microwave, Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Hob/Cooker, Oven, Ironing board/iron, Clothes dryer, Washing machine
- Six acre grounds - horse riding on site.
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