Access to this refuge is usually not difficult no matter which direction you are approaching from. However, if you approaching from the south then you’ll need to pay attention to …

Wi La

October 19, 2022

Hiking

In the area there is also the possibility of spending the night in a tent due to a bivouac regulation, even if I personally enjoyed the comfort of the hut.

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Matteo

July 25, 2024

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Magnificent trekking, also worth doing with the family, even if you are a little trained. We went with two girls aged 6 and 7. Stunning landscapes and acceptable altitude difference.

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1. Baisse du Basto – Lake Basto loop from Mont Clapier / Monte Clapier

13.6km

07:03

1,040m

1,020m

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

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2. Lake Basto – View of the Fontanalba Valley loop from Mont du Castel

19.6km

07:24

910m

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

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3. Merveilles Refuge – Lake Basto loop from Mesches

28.3km

10:02

1,180m

1,170m

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

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Elevation 2,220 m

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Tuesday 27 January

-3°C

-8°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Location: Tende, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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Valmasque Refuge

1. Baisse du Basto – Lake Basto loop from Mont Clapier / Monte Clapier

2. Lake Basto – View of the Fontanalba Valley loop from Mont du Castel

3. Merveilles Refuge – Lake Basto loop from Mesches

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