This discovery hike, pleasantly varying between forest landscape and the once-cultivated adret, is a good introduction to snowshoeing. Equipment can be rented from the "Neige et Merveille" winter gîte.
- From the Mesches parking lot (1380 m - b.82), take the wide path on the right bank of the Minière valley, which climbs up into the mélézin and continues level to above the Mercantour National Park information centre (b.87).
- Continue left up the gentle slope to pass above the building and then overlook the small Lac de la Minière to reach an obvious junction (b.88) near the lower Gias Vioré. Continue along the right bank of the valley on a slightly uphill path until you reach the entrance to the park.
- The route continues without difficulty to a lighter area (1,800 m - b.89a), just before a building overlooking the valley (b.89): don't climb up to the latter, but fork right to rejoin the valley (north-east) until you find a footbridge. Stay on the right bank and continue downhill, looking as best you can for the best route in this hilly area, until you guess the Lac de la Minière (b.88b). Turn right at the crossroads above Gias Vioré (b.88), where you find the ascent route again.
- Continue left up the gentle slope to pass above the building and then overlook the small Lac de la Minière to reach an obvious junction (b.88) near the lower Gias Vioré. Continue along the right bank of the valley on a slightly uphill path until you reach the entrance to the park.
- The route continues without difficulty to a lighter area (1,800 m - b.89a), just before a building overlooking the valley (b.89): don't climb up to the latter, but fork right to rejoin the valley (north-east) until you find a footbridge. Stay on the right bank and continue downhill, looking as best you can for the best route in this hilly area, until you guess the Lac de la Minière (b.88b). Turn right at the crossroads above Gias Vioré (b.88), where you find the ascent route again.
Plain text period
From 01/12 to 31/03 daily.Depending on snow conditions.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- Walkers/hikers
- Level green – easy
- For beginners / novice
