©©EricGlémot
©©EricGlémot
Discover the rock engravings of Mont Bégo on a 2-day tour. Between history and breathtaking panoramas, explore the Fontanalba and Merveilles valleys, in the heart of a protected archaeological zone.
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Stage 1: Lac des Mesches - Refuge de Fontanalbe
Ascent: + 1,180 m / - 560 m
Distance: 12 km
Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
From the Lac des Mesches parking lot (marker 82), follow the path up into the mélézin until you reach marker 86 and the Neige et merveilles gite.
Continue left along the carriageable track along the Vallon de la Minière, passing above the lake of the same name (b. 86 and 87).
Continue on the track as far as Gias Vioré (b.88); descend slightly (b.88b) then climb up the...
Ascent: + 1,180 m / - 560 m
Distance: 12 km
Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
From the Lac des Mesches parking lot (marker 82), follow the path up into the mélézin until you reach marker 86 and the Neige et merveilles gite.
Continue left along the carriageable track along the Vallon de la Minière, passing above the lake of the same name (b. 86 and 87).
Continue on the track as far as Gias Vioré (b.88); descend slightly (b.88b) then climb up the...
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Regular guided tours are highly recommended but not mandatory.
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All year 2025 - Open everyday
Access to the rock engraving site is allowed without a guide by staying on the marked trails.
Provide special equipment (snowshoes or touring skis) and find out about the risks of avalanches during the winter season.
Provide special equipment (snowshoes or touring skis) and find out about the risks of avalanches during the winter season.
Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions
