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Pas de l'Arpette
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Description
A tricky hike (800m of climbing), heading through the valley of Empuonrame. The end at Pas de l'Arpette (2511m) is one of the entrances towards the Vallée des Merveilles, from Vésubie. Plenty of effort and strong emotions are guaranteed from this hike.
From the carpark at La Gordolasque, cross Countet Bridge (1692m) and take a right turn at marker 412. This is the way to Pas de l'Arpette (2511m), which you will reach after crossing the valley of Empuonrame.You can subsequently head into the Vallée des Merveilles, where guided visits in the company of official Mercantour National Park guides to look at the 40 000 rock carvings, the oldest of them dating from the Copper Age and beginning of the Bronze Age. Follow the same route for the return journey.
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Departure
Countet Bridge (Belvédère)
Arrival
Countet Bridge (Belvédère)
Ambiance
Countet Bridge, the starting point for this hike, is located at the foot of Les Gravières and was where the legendary series “Belle and Sebastien” was filmed.
You will also go under the penstock which supplies the hydro-electric plant at Gordolasque.
Access
From Belvédère, take the road towards La Gordolasque for 12 kilometres, leave your vehicle at Countet carpark, the end of the road up the Gordolasque Valley.
Advised parking
Countet Bridge carpark
Public transport
En juillet et août, une navette rejoint la vallée de la Gordolasque depuis Roquebillière en correspondance avec la ligne de Bus 90 au départ de Nice Grand-Arénas. Uniquement du vendredi au dimancheLigne régulière depuis NiceNavette touristique vers La Gordolasque
Is in the midst of the park
The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.
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