Explore the mystery of the engravings at Fontanalba and Les Merveilles: more than 40,000 Neolithic and Bronze Age petroglyphs on coloured rock at altitudes of between 2,000 and 2,400 metres.
Some twenty mountain guides trained in this exceptional archaeological heritage will guide you off the beaten track through the mysterious engraved rocks, telling you the story of ancient Mediterranean civilisations. They will help you interpret the meaning of these strange figures by relaying the results of the archaeologists' work.
Visits in English or Italian on request, depending on the availability of the guides
Visits in English or Italian on request, depending on the availability of the guides
Services
Booking obligatory
Rates
From 15 June 2024 to 30 September 2024
Adult
18€
Child
5€
Reduced price
8€
Online paymentGroups (Max capacity)
- 15 Maximum number of people
Openings
From 15 June 2024 until 30 September 2024 - Open everyday
Vallée des Merveilles: daily
Fontanalba Valley: daily from 1 July to 30 August and from Friday to Sunday in September
Fontanalba Valley: daily from 1 July to 30 August and from Friday to Sunday in September
Location
Contact Guided tour of the rock engravings in the Vallée des Merveilles and Fontanalba
- www.vallee-merveilles.com
Spoken languages
Environment
- Lake view
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
- Lake 5 km away
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
