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REFUGE DES MERVEILLES (FFCAM)
Description
The refuge is located on the shores of Lake Long Superior, in the heart of the Valley of Wonders. Between Mount Bego and Devil's Peak, you will witness the story by going to the scene. There, tens of thousands of rock carvings are visible at an altitude of more than 2000m.
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long description
The Refuge des Wonders is a must-see in the Mercantour Park, due to its exceptional site of rock carvings, but also because of the many hiking routes that surround it. Alone, with family or friends, you can visit the sites of the Engravings near the refuge every day. Hikers will have a wide choice of intinerities. The refuge is located on the GR52, and can be a stop point towards the nice refuge or that of Valmasque. Mountaineers will head to Mount Bégo, the Grand Capelet, devil's peak or the Wonderland. In winter, many routes will be accessible to touring skiers.
Opening dates informations and guarded period
From mid-June to the end of October: online booking only.Other periods: babysitting by pre-booking by email to refugedesmerveilles@ffcam.fr.foreign languages spoken: English, Italian
Activities around
ALPINISM: Mount Bégo - Grand Capelet - Devil's Peak - Cime des WondersRANDONNEE: GR52 - Crossing to the Nice refuge, to the refuge of Valmasque - CastinoSKI: High road of the Maritime Alps - Mount Bégo - Devil's Peak - Cime des Wonders - Valmasque DropOn sud.alpes-refuges.fr
Sleeping Overview
Cold showersIn winter, there is no running water, so no sinks, no showers
Nearest car parks
Parking at Lake Mesches
Winter hut equipment
Wood-pane, blanket, crockery, lighting. No gas, no water
Website
refugedesmerveilles.ffcam.fr
Booking E-mail
refugedesmerveilles@ffcam.fr
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