Looking for the best hikes and walks in Mercantour? Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful natural park in Nice below. We present you with hiking trails in Mercantour — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

4.8

(98)

753

hikers

1. Lac de Trécolpas et Refuge de Cougourde – loop in the Mercantour National Park

9.02km

03:14

500m

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(47)

553

hikers

2. La Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of Marvels) from Belvedere

10.5km

03:49

540m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures in England and beyond.

4.8

(57)

325

hikers

3. Les Gorges de Daluis – loop in the Mercantour National Park

8.41km

02:58

480m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(30)

341

hikers

4. Lac Long - round trip in Mercantour National Park

11.4km

05:16

880m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

4.9

(42)

294

hikers

5. Lac des Mesches to Refuge des Merveilles - round trip in the Mercantour National Park

15.8km

05:12

730m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.

Already have an account?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Other adventures in Mercantour

Europe Trail (GR 5) – Hike from Nice to Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

Hiking Collection by

SimonWicart

Côte d'Azur panoramas – hikes between land and sea around Nice

Hiking Collection by

Explore France

Hike from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée to Briançon – Europe Trail (GR 5)

Hiking Collection by

SimonWicart

Crossing the Mercantour National Park – GR 52

Hiking Collection by

Vincent Reboul

Micro-adventures for the weekend in France – #UnitedBySummits

Hiking Collection by

adidas TERREX

Mountains and marmots — France’s Ubaye trail (GR 56)

Hiking Collection by

Chloé Perceval

MigrAction – Generations in Motion

Hiking Collection by

Marika Abbà

Alps Divide – Bikepacking the Med to Lake Geneva through the Alps

Mountain Biking Collection by

Alps Divide

Most popular routes in Mercantour

MTB Trails in Mercantour

Road Cycling Routes in Mercantour

Cycling in Mercantour

Running Trails in Mercantour

Easy hikes in Mercantour

Waterfall hikes in Mercantour

Gravel biking in Mercantour

Mountain Hikes in Mercantour

Most popular attractions in Mercantour

Places to see

Mountain passes

Mountain Peaks

Natural Monuments

Lakes

Canyons

Huts

Bike Parks

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Explore more

Browse the best Hikes in other regions.

Aire d'adhésion du Parc national du Mercantour Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)Mercantour Saint-Martin-Vésubie Tende Saint-Étienne-De-Tinée Lac Nègre Belvédère Lac Long Isola Èze Tourrette-Levens Falicon Valdeblore Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Colomars Lac de Rabuons La Trinité Saint-André-De-La-Roche Menton Lacs De Vens 1Er Castellar Saint-Sauveur-Sur-Tinée Breil-Sur-Roya Utelle Peille Saint-Dalmas-Le-Selvage La Brigue Drap Aspremont Sospel Péone Beuil Moulinet La Bollène-Vésubie La Turbie Gorbio Rimplas Blausasc L'Escarène Entraunes Beausoleil Villefranche-Sur-Mer La Tour Sainte-Agnès Beaulieu-Sur-Mer Cantaron Saint-Léger Gilette Guillaumes Saint-Blaise Levens Ilonse Tourette-Du-Château Peillon Puget-Théniers Castagniers Lucéram La Croix-Sur-Roudoule Marie Clans Roure Saorge Revest-Les-Roches Berre-Les-Alpes Saint-Martin-Du-Var Malaussène Rigaud Touët-De-L'Escarène Cap-D'Ail Venanson Duranus Thiéry Lieuche Bendejun Pierlas Toudon Tournefort Castillon Auvare Villeneuve-D'Entraunes Sauze Touët-Sur-Var Bonson Lantosque Châteauneuf-D'Entraunes La Maluna Villars-Sur-Var Pierrefeu Fontan Massoins Roubion Roquebillière Saint-Martin-D'Entraunes Roquestéron Réserve naturelle des Gorges de Daluis Coaraze Puget-Rostang Daluis Bairols La Penne Contes Ascros La Roquette-Sur-Var Châteauneuf-Villevieille Sigale Cuébris Saint-Antonin

The best walks and hikes in Mercantour

1. Lac de Trécolpas et Refuge de Cougourde – loop in the Mercantour National Park

2. La Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of Marvels) from Belvedere

3. Les Gorges de Daluis – loop in the Mercantour National Park

4. Lac Long - round trip in Mercantour National Park

5. Lac des Mesches to Refuge des Merveilles - round trip in the Mercantour National Park

Other adventures in Mercantour

Most popular routes in Mercantour

Most popular attractions in Mercantour

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️