Engravings and lakes of the Fontanalbe Valley

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  • Pedestrian sports
  • Hiking itinerary
103 av du 16 septembre 1947, 06430 Tende
Walk along the Sacred Way of Fontanalbe and discover the rock engravings (-5000 years old) of the Sacred Way, at the foot of Mont Bégo (2872m). A genuine open-air museum and one of the Park's essential sites.
The hike begins on foot at marker 391 on a non-driveable track. Head towards "Lac Vert". When you reach the halfway point, you will be in the heart of the National Parc (marker 390).Take the path towards "Refuge de Fontanalbe". If it takes your fancy, you can make a detour to the Lac des Grenouilles (Lake of Frogs). To do so, take the other path.
At the refuge, marker 389 indicates the direction of "Lac Vert". At marker 387, follow the sign for "Lacs Jumeaux". The path comes to a bridge,...

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Engravings and lakes of the Fontanalbe Valley
103 av du 16 septembre 1947, 06430 Tende

Access

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  • Departure : Castérino, marker 391.
    Arrival : The Green Lake of Fontanalbe.
    At Saint-Dalmas de Tende, take the fork (RD91) to the hamlet of Castérino.
    Park your vehicle as you come into Castérino.
    Parking : Hamlet of Castérino, Tende.
    From Nice or Italy, take the Train des Merveilles to St Dalmas de Tende, then a bus to Castérino (No. 923) For more information: : http://www.tendemerveilles.com/component/content/article/2-non-categorise/111-acces.html
    Tel.: 00 33 (0) 4 93 04 73 71
Updated on 12 September 2023 at 12:06
by Parc National du Mercantour
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