Pas de l'Arpette

The Pas de l'Arpette (2511m), is an entry point to the Vallée de la Merveille. It's no secret that the path that brings you here climbs a lot (about 800m from La Gordolasque), but the scenery is well worth the effort! The impressive surrounding mountains are embellished by wildlife with a staggering number of chamois and ibexes.

The Pas de l'Arpette (2511 m) is the gateway to the Merveilles Valley, from Vésubie. Effort and beautiful emotions guaranteed.From the Gordolasque car park, cross the Countet bridge (1692 m) and turn right at milestone 412, in the direction of Pas de l'Arpette (2511 m), which you reach after crossing the Empuonrame valley. Then we can move to the Merveilles Valley, which can be visited in the company of a guide approved by the Mercantour National Park to observe the more than 40,000 rock carvings, the oldest dating back to the Copper Age and the beginning of the Bronze Age. . Age. The return is made by the same route.