Mercantour summits and valleys
The Mercantour owes its diversity to the influences of the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps. Six valleys with well-tempered characters will surprise mountain lovers. Discover the villages and landscapes of the Var, the Verdon, the Roya-Bévéra, the Ubaye, the Vésubie and the Tinée. The Park has been designed to allow the practice of nature activities, while allowing the preservation of biodiversity… Numerous trails have been laid out for hiking enthusiasts. You will also be able to take to the Mercantour paths by bike, try your hand at climbing, canoe down the Mercantour torrents or go horse riding… With the arrival of winter, the summits of the Mercantour are covered with a thick blanket of snow. You can practice many winter activities such as downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling… You can also discover a built heritage of discreet beauty: wash houses, wells, fountains, fortifications…
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
Numerous museums welcome you all year round throughout the Alpes-Maritimes. National museums, associative museums or foundations, there is something for everyone! For example, you can visit the Musée de la Marine in Grasse, the national Picasso museum « La Guerre et la Paix
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