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Last updated: October 13, 2025

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1. Lacs de la petite Cayolle et des Garrets – loop in the heart of the Mercantour National Park

9.05km

03:29

420m

430m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Mont Pelat by the lakes - heart of Mercantour National Park

15.8km

05:47

900m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. M11 trail to Col de la Finestra from San Giacomo

20.5km

07:22

1,240m

Historic alpine pass climb through Maritime Alps with ibex, WWII fortifications, and Italy-France border views.

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4. From Le pont Rouge to Col de Ruburent

14.2km

05:00

600m

Alpine trek through Mercantour's wolf territory to a glacier-carved valley and hidden mountain lake.

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5. Lac de Vens - loop in the Mercantour National Park

17.5km

06:26

980m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best walks and hikes around Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

1. Lacs de la petite Cayolle et des Garrets – loop in the heart of the Mercantour National Park

2. Mont Pelat by the lakes - heart of Mercantour National Park

3. M11 trail to Col de la Finestra from San Giacomo

4. From Le pont Rouge to Col de Ruburent

5. Lac de Vens - loop in the Mercantour National Park

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