Vallée des Merveilles
Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-Maritimes, France
Out-and-back trail in Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-Maritimes, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 12.2 mi (19.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,979 ft (908 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 25 min
- High point
- 7,844 ft (2,391 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge des Merveilles 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Zone de bivouac du Refuge des Merveilles 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Spring 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Roche "vandalisée" 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Roche de "l'Éclat" 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Historic site: Paroi Vitrifiee 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Le "Christ" 10.6 mi (17 km) from start
- Historic site: Stèle du chef de tribu 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Gravures rupestres de la vallée des Merveilles et de la région du Mont Bégo 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
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Questions about Vallée des Merveilles
How long is Vallée des Merveilles?
Vallée des Merveilles is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 25 min. It climbs 2,979 ft (908 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,844 ft (2,391 m).
How hard is Vallée des Merveilles?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Vallée des Merveilles?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Vallée des Merveilles?
Drinking water on the way at 5 mi (8.1 km), 8.2 mi (13.3 km), 8.9 mi (14.3 km). No toilets mapped. 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Vallée des Merveilles shaded?
Partly shaded (44% under trees).
What can you do on Vallée des Merveilles?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Vallée des Merveilles?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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