Mountain and winter sports Mercantour

As far as cross-country skiing is concerned, the Val d'Allos has a very popular Nordic area with 12 km of groomed and marked trails divided into two routes located at the foot of the village and the resort. Skiers must pay the compulsory fees at the Val d'Allos 1 400 - Allos ski lift ticket office, near the cross-country ski "info point". Walking and snowshoeing are forbidden on these trails, but marked routes reserved for walking and snowshoeing are available free of charge.

Whether it is raining, selling or snowing: physical activity is all year round! Yes, even in winter! If the motivation is not always at its peak during this cold season, here is an activity that should change your mind: cross-country skiing! With 40 kilometres of slopes in the heart of the Mercantour National Park and in the Vallon valley, the northern area of Larche has everything to seduce the athletes - and the less sporty! You are upgrading on trails at varying levels of difficulty between 1700 and 2000 metres. Do we not feel tiny in this white and wild vastness?

Tariff: from € 8 per day, € 6 per 3 h; free of charge for people under 5 years of age (70 years and older).

Skiing area: 22 km of green slopes, 4,5 km of blue slopes, 14 km of red slopes, 13 km of black slopes.

Difficulty: very easy (green) to very difficult (black).

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we strongly recommend that you prevent the gendarmerie before leaving, specifying your itinerary.

Whether it's raining, selling, or snowing, physical training is all year round! If the motivation is not always high in winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoes can be excellent activities to give you a boost! The northern area of Beuil-les Launes, situated between 1500 and 2011 metres above sea level, has 25 kilometres of cross-country ski runs, divided into three tracks of various difficulties. The less trained will be able to embark on the trail of Sagne, while the experienced skiers will enjoy the two red tracks: those of Cumba Clava and the Saint John Plateau. As for walkers, rest assured that they are not left behind. The Beuil station also offers two marked and dammés circuits; We advise you in particular the Discovery itinerary, about two hours.

Tariff: from € 8,60 per adult per day, € 4,60 per child; snowshoes: free access.

Distance: :: 1 km; Cumba Clava and Saint John Plateau: 12 km; blue route Discovery: 4,3 km.

Difficulty: very easy (green) to difficult (red).

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we strongly recommend that you prevent the gendarmerie before leaving, specifying your itinerary.

Hameau hamlet, Estenc is located at the source of the Var, between 1780 and 1850 metres of altitude. Its area of Nordic skiing stretches over 11 kilometres, offering the curious de the opportunity to try the joys of cross-country skiing without sweating blood and water. The Xivth National Park is located in the Beau National Park on a well-groomed and well-signposted route. How do we not taste the exercise in winter in the face of the so grandiose picture of snowy landscapes, still virgin from all human beings?

Tariff: free.

Distance: 11 km of tracks.

Difficulty: from very easy to difficult.

Special provisions: if you leave solo, we strongly recommend that you prevent the gendarmerie before leaving, specifying your itinerary.

In the summer, you can enjoy a bucolic hike through the flowery meadows and spruce forests, while in the winter you can enjoy snowshoeing on the big white carpet. In all, more than 50 kilometers of marked trails crisscross the mountains: the Sestrières plateau, the Gialorgues valley, the Col d'Anelle... They are suitable for all levels, especially for families. An idea for a route? Opt for the Claffournier plateau, which you will cover in 2 hours: no doubt, you will not be disappointed!

This group of friends, all seasoned mountain professionals, share their extensive mountain experience with the public. Their activities include the supervision of many mountain activities, in all seasons: white water sports, climbing and mountaineering, hiking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, via ferrata of Tende, La Brigue and Peille. They provide the necessary equipment and also offer multi-activity stays adaptable to families.