Walks and Treks in the Maritime Alps - The Mercantour and Alpi Maritimi Parks (Price Gillian)(Paperback)

Discover a striking meeting of mountains and sea in the Maritime Alps, where rugged 3000m summits rise dramatically above the Mediterranean Riviera and quiet valleys shelter picture-book villages, glacial lakes and wildlife-rich national parks. Straddling the border of France and Italy and easily reached from Nice, this lesser-known Alpine corner offers a rewarding blend of accessible day walks and more adventurous treks, with highlights including the protected landscapes of the Parc National du Mercantour and Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime. This guidebook presents 18 graded day walks and 6 multi-day treks exploring the best of the range. Day walks of 6–20km (4–12 miles) can be completed in 3–7 hours and suit reasonably fit walkers, while the longer treks of 22–67km (14–42 miles) take 2–7 days and are designed for hikers with some alpine experience, occasionally involving exposed terrain or navigational challenges. Graded day walks and multi-day treks explore a rich landscape of glacial lakes, jagged granite peaks, forested valleys and historic transalpine passes once used by traders, pilgrims and shepherds crossing the Maritime Alps. Among the standout routes are a 5-day traverse of the Mercantour National Park and a 7-day journey across the Italian Alpi Marittime. Sketch maps accompany every walk and trek, supported by detailed notes on accommodation, facilities, access and route va
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