The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Mercantour
Mercantour’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Mercantour. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Mercantour. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Cayolle Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
The driveway to Col Cayol from Barcelonette is very varied. In the lower part you drive through a beautiful gorge along a stream. The slopes are very pleasant. After the …
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Refuge de Vens
Highlight • Mountain Hut
The refuge is guarded during the summer months, but access to the refuge is open all year round. It is best to check with the Saint-Etienne-de-Tinnée tourist office if you …
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Petroglyphs of the Vallée des Merveilles
Highlight • Historical Site
In this ancient glacial valley overlooked by Mount Bego, there is an invaluable archaeological treasure. All around you 40,000 engravings, mostly dated around 3,300 BC, are spread over more than …
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Cime du Diable
Highlight • Summit
The ascent to the Cime du Diable is definitely worthwhile because of the good all-round visibility. Now in July, the ascent is recommended, preferably in the morning when the sky …
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Cime de la Bonette Summit
Highlight • Summit
Climb to do at dawn from Barcelonnette, a lot of marmots and less motorcycles ;-)
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