From the south-facing terrace of l'Estive du Mercantour, at an altitude of 1,750 m, you can see the Mediterranean on a clear day. Surrounded by fir and larch trees, the establishment offers a warm welcome, both as a stopover gîte on the GR 52 and as a hotel for longer stays. For those who prefer, the restaurant offers organic and preferably local produce. From this base camp, hike to the Vallée des Merveilles to discover its exceptional rock engravings. In winter, strap on your skis and hit the slopes at the Camp d'Argent ski resort. Whatever the season, the unspoilt environment of the Mercantour National Park is an incomparable observatory for the flora and fauna of the Southern Alps.