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ALPINE ADVENTURE: GR5 ROYA TO NICE

Highlights

4th leg of a trek along the full length of the French Alps from Lake Geneva to Nice. Breath-taking scenery of Mercantour National Park.

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France

Budget

From $250 per person

All highlights

This is the 4th and last stage of a mythical walk which follows the GR 5 long-distance trail from the shores of Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean coast at Nice, following the entire length of the French Alps . We have split the walk into several self-guided walking holidays , although it would be possible to combine them. Our holidays include luggage transfers (if you wish) so that you can enjoy the amazing scenery with only a light day pack. From St Etienne you’ll be provided with a transfer to Roya on the edge of the Mercantour National Park, from where you’ll head into the Maritime Alps with great viewpoints from the summits and ridges, as well as a series of historic villages which sit on lofty hill-tops. As you head south, the Alpine character gives way to Mediterranean vegetation with fruit grown on the terraces descending from the villages. You can combine this trek with the 7-day walking break from Briancon to Roya. The traverse of the French Alps is a truly unforgettable experience as you head south passing by the majestic summits of the Mont Blanc range before passing through the Vanoise and Mercantour National Parks. Your wonderful trail passes through a variety of landscapes, wildlife habitats and historic sites including the green alpine pastures of the Savoy, rocky deserts in the Queyras, beautiful perched villages of the Roya, snowy peaks of the Mont Blanc and ibex in the Mercantour. Holiday Profile . 6 nights/6 days: 6 days independent walking moving between accommodation. Everyday (subject to availability) from 15 June to 30 September .

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive in St Etienne de Tinee. Night in a small guest house.. .

Day 2: Roya (1490m) - Roure (1883m) ou St Saveur sur Tinée

Transfer to Roya. A walk traversing through mountain pastures to reach the Col de Crousette followed by a beautiful ridge crossing to the Col de Moulines. Depending on the comfort you choose, you can stop off at the Longon hut (dormitory) or continue onwards to Roure, where a taxi will be waiting to take you to St Sauveur de Tinée (room for 2). . Overnight: Roure, Walk: from +1429 to +1514m; - 1655 m; 6hr to 8hr . .

Day 3: Refuge Longon (1890m) - Roubion (1350m) - Saint Dalmas Valdeblore (1050m)

You leave directly from your arrival point of the day before: Roubion or St Sauveur de Tinée. An easier day of transition around the perched villages of the Nice highlands such as Rougios or La Bolline and Rimplas, La Roche and Saint Dalmas, a picturesque village.. Overnight: Saint Dalmas Valdeblore, Walk from St Saveur: from+1040m to +1243m; from -265m to - 1880m; 5-8 hr . .

Prices

Price per person	2 pers	4 pers	6 pers	8 pers
Price per adult	$250	$180	$160	$150
Price per kid	$130	$90	$80	$80

Services

Included:

6 night's half board accommodation in gites, simple hotels and refuges with private rooms on 4 nights and 2 nights in dormitories (except 1 evening meal);
1 transfer at the start of the walk & possible second transfer to Levens;
detailed walking notes and walking maps,
transport of luggage between accommodation if chosen (luggage not available on 2 nights)

Excluded:

Travel to St Etienne de Tinee at start of walking holiday and from Nice at end of holiday;
drinks with evening meals, lunches and 1 evening meal in St Etienne de Tinee
travel insurance,
anything else not listed above

Optional:

Extra Nights
Changing or Tailor-made holidays
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