1. GAZE AT THE STARS IN ONE OF EUROPE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL STARRY SKY RESERVES
In the heart of the Alpes Azur Mercantour International Dark Sky Reserve, where artificial light fades away, the sky reveals its full splendour. This unspoilt area, renowned for the depth of its night sky, invites you to look up and rediscover the wonder of the stars. At an altitude of over 1,700 metres, nestled between mountain peaks and forests, the AstroValberg Festival is set against this breathtaking backdrop.
As night falls, telescopes are trained on Saturn, the Milky Way becomes visible to the naked eye, and the constellations come to life as storytellers narrate their tales. The resort is then transformed into a giant open-air observatory. In the heart of Valberg, a centre for astronomy for over a century, visitors set off on a night-time hike, lanterns in hand. Carried by the mountains, guided by the stars, visitors embark on a celestial exploration, amidst an exceptional natural setting.
