The Mercantour
Between Italy and France, the Mercantour finishes the race at the Sea of the Alps. Six valleys with strong characters give life to the Mercantour : Verdon, Tinée, Var-Cians, Vésubie, Roya-Bévéra, Ubaye. You will be able to take part in numerous nature activities. Hiking is a very popular nature activity in the Mercantour massif . You can also set off on the paths of the Park by bike, challenge the void by learning to climb, kayak down the rivers or discover the landscapes of the Mercantour during a horseback ride… In winter, snow covers the forests, valleys and peaks of the Mercantour, making the happiness of the amateurs of glide. Famous ski areas such as Isola 2000 and family resorts offer many activities: downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ski touring, dog-sled rides, snowmobiling, paragliding on skis… The built heritage also attracts visitors. During your tourist escapades, discover windmills, medieval castles, chapels, oratories, churches…
Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department
The Museums in the Alpes-Maritimes department contribute to the tourist influence of the department. You will be able for example to discover the museum of photography André Villers in Mougins, the national museum Picasso « War and Peace
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