These visits are a public service set up by the Mercantour National Park, so that as many people as possible can benefit from guides and explanations of this historic monument at an affordable price.
Le mystère des gravures de Fontanalba et des Merveilles includes over 40,000 Neolithic and Bronze Age petroglyphs on colored rock between 2000 and 2400m altitude. The 2 valleys make up the Mont Bégo archaeological site, with certain themes or motifs more represented or specific to one or the other.
Fontanalba is easier to reach than Les Merveilles (access time to the meeting point, less demanding access route and tour).
Part of the tour will take place off the main trails and GR paths, i.e. in the area closed to the public unless accompanied by an approved guide. The tour route may vary according to the guide, the weather, and the size and fitness of the group. As a result, the time spent and the number of engravings visited off-trail may also vary.
If you have a special request, we recommend that you hire a guide and define with him or her the precise program you want.
Visits in English or Italian on request, depending on the availability of the guides
Fontanalba is easier to reach than Les Merveilles (access time to the meeting point, less demanding access route and tour).
Part of the tour will take place off the main trails and GR paths, i.e. in the area closed to the public unless accompanied by an approved guide. The tour route may vary according to the guide, the weather, and the size and fitness of the group. As a result, the time spent and the number of engravings visited off-trail may also vary.
If you have a special request, we recommend that you hire a guide and define with him or her the precise program you want.
Visits in English or Italian on request, depending on the availability of the guides
Services
Services
Booking obligatory
Rates
Rates
From 13 June 2026 to 30 September 2026
From 13 June 2026 to 30 September 2026
Adult
€20.00
Child
€7.00
Reduced price
€15.00
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 15 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
From 13 June 2026 until 30 September 2026 - Open everyday
Vallée des Merveilles: daily
Fontanalba Valley: daily from July 1 to August 30 and Friday to Sunday in June and September
Fontanalba Valley: daily from July 1 to August 30 and Friday to Sunday in June and September
Location
Location
Contact Guided tour of the rock engravings in the Vallée des Merveilles and Fontanalba
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Lake view
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
- Lake 5 km away
Access
Access
- Fontanalba Valley: 8am from the Fontanalba refuge and 1.30pm from the upper vacherie
Vallée des Merveilles: 8am and 1.30pm departure from the Merveilles refuge
