The highest distinction for the protection of natural assets, the Mercantour National Park extends over 7 valleys in the “Mediterranean Alps”, making up a vast territory, the last promontory of the southern Alpine arc before plunging into the deep blue sea.
Our mountain resorts have preserved their environment and authentic village spirit. Ideal for families looking for mountain and snow fun! Sumptuous landscapes between larches and snow-capped mountains.
As the high mountain ranges come into view, the horizon widens. A world of jagged cliffs, peaks that are sometimes sharp and sometimes eroded, valleys carpeted with scree or meadows that Alexandra David-Néel called “the Himalayas for Lilliputians.” Numerous lakes, including Lake Allos, nestle in the hollows of glacial basins.
The trail skirts the river with a beautiful view of the mountains before entering a forest fragrant with moss and lichen. Large sandstone boulders from the torrent dot the landscape. The entrance to the rocky cirque is impressive.
In the valley-bottom villages, the houses are tall, with sloping roofs sometimes covered with larch shingles. On the slopes, squat farmhouses stand side by side with chalets. Alpine housing is designed to withstand the rigors of the climate.
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