A circuit in the heart of the high peaks of the Mercantour. An emblematic itinerary which follows a historical path.
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Leave from marker 357. The path zigzags upwards gently on the slope which features the sanctuary. The width and surface of the path may surprise you.
Before crossing the Magnin mountain stream (marker 368), head past the path which leads to Le Pas des Ladres a follow the direction of Le Lac de Fenestre. To the east, you can see Le Pas du Mont Colomb and on its right the northern slopes of Le Grand Caïre (2532 m) and Le Petit Caïre (2413 m).
Continue until you reach Le Lac de Fenestre, at...
Before crossing the Magnin mountain stream (marker 368), head past the path which leads to Le Pas des Ladres a follow the direction of Le Lac de Fenestre. To the east, you can see Le Pas du Mont Colomb and on its right the northern slopes of Le Grand Caïre (2532 m) and Le Petit Caïre (2413 m).
Continue until you reach Le Lac de Fenestre, at...
Location
Location
Contact Fenestre circuit
Access
Access
- Departure : La Madone de Fenestre sanctuary, Saint Martin de Vésubie.
Arrival : La Madone de Fenestre sanctuary, Saint Martin de Vésubie.
Reach the sanctuary of La Madone de Fenestre from St-Martin-Vésubie (11 km). The departure point is marker 357 behind the refuge (1908 m).
Parking : La Madone de Fenestre sanctuary carpark.
For access to La Madone de Fenestre: Randobus and minibus.Information available at Saint-Martin-Vésubie Tourism Office.
