The hike begins at B55 across from the Spar in Tende. At first the route is a piste. Climb to B62 on the piste then up to B63. It’s a steady but not particularly difficult climb. Although there were shady … Continue reading →
I parked near the tourist office in La Brigue and found the beginning of the hike at Balise 44. The path was easy and relatively shady with good views. After Balise 46, the path got slightly steeper and rockier … Continue reading →
I started out at Balise 124 and followed the Route de L’Armee des Alpes which was a wide, sunny track. Along the way are casernes from WWII. Then I entered the Parc de Mercantour for the climb to Baisse … Continue reading →
As there was no parking around the monastery of Saorge, I couldn’t do my planned hike to Chapelle St Croix, so I parked down here at Balise 161 and took a wide track that curved around a gorge. It was … Continue reading →
On a beautiful late summer Sunday, I started from the Franciscan Monastery (Balise 20) and climbed slowly up on a wide path, stopping to rest at a mountain fountain (Balise 162) It was mostly sunny but with patches of shade. … Continue reading →
July 19 The gravures of the Vallée des Merveilles have been a goal of mine for years. I finally made it! We got an early start at balise 395: 9.10am to be exact. Although definitely warm the heat had not … Continue reading →
We began at balise 2 right outside Breil. and climbed gently until balise 118, then followed the sign to Peine Haute bearing left and slowly descending. The trail was extremely comfortable and well-maintained and the vegetation was beautiful and varied … Continue reading →
Libre is more than a hilltop village where weathered young men in waist length dreadlocks amble into town with a mule. I’ve always loved the hippie vibe of Libre but now I see it as the launch point for one … Continue reading →
Once again I failed to reach the famous waterfalls Cascade de Fraches on this trail. It’s too hard! I started off at Balise 266 next to the Notre Dame des Fontaines in La Brigue. True I started late (a little … Continue reading →
Park at the entrance to Morignole which is balise 287 and then on the right climb through the village before crossing the bridge and turning right. The path is narrow and faces southeast making it a nice winter walk as … Continue reading →
