For hikers in search of wild landscapes and altitude, the trails in the heart of the Mercantour National Park promise you a unique experience, as close as possible to nature. This protected area is home to a remarkable biodiversity: marmots, chamois, ibex, golden eagles, and exceptional alpine flora .

As soon as you pass the markers, you enter one of the natural jewels of the Southern Alps, where wildlife and alpine flora live in harmony, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here, every step counts. To preserve the beauty and balance of these unique landscapes, a few simple but essential rules must be respected.

• No dogs, even on a leash: they can disturb, frighten or injure wildlife.
• Don’t pick anything : flowers, plants, rocks: everything is part of the ecosystem. The alpine flora is fragile, it must be preserved.
• Stay on marked trails : this prevents trampling of sensitive areas and limits erosion.
• Silence and discretion : so as not to disturb the animals that live here. By adopting this rule, increase your chances of seeing a chamois, a marmot, an ibex… But only if you are discreet and respectful!
• No wild camping : wild camping is strictly forbidden for safety and preservation reasons. However, you can opt for bivouac from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m., more than an hour’s walk within the limits of the Park or the last car access.
• No fire : in order to avoid fires, degradation of the soil and vegetation.
• Take all your rubbish with you: nothing should be left behind, not even so-called biodegradable waste (peelings, eggshells, etc.). Here, we leave only the footprint of our footsteps.
• Do not feed the animals : in order to preserve their health, their natural behavior and even the hikers, because a scratch or tooth can quickly happen!