MODANE - VALLEE ETROITE
Transfer to Valfréjus (20mins) to the famous departure point of the GR5, towards the Étroite valley. Gentle climb towards this mountain pass which acts as a natural border between the Northern and the Southern Alps. Here enter the Hautes-Alpes and Étroite Valley, a French enclave in Italy. Descentdto the hamlet of Les Granges to spend the first night in a refuge.
5 hour walk / Elevation: +850m ; -720m

VALLÉE ÉTROITE - COL DU VALLON - NÉVACHE
Returning on the trail a few hundred metres to sink into the heart of the Clarée Valley. In an extremely wild area, climb to the Vallon pass (2645m) dominating the magnificent Lake Blanc. A beautiful descent towards the Nevache village in the upper Clarée Valley. Cross the traditional village of Ville Haute.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +900m -1050m

FONTS DE CERVIÈRES - COL MALRIF - ABRIÈS
Transfer to Fonts de Cervières (50 min). Reaching the Queyras National Park via the Malrif pass (2830m). A beautiful climb from the Fonts de Cervières hamlet. Cross the Marif pass with a breathtaking view of the famous Mont Viso, the Lord of the Southern Alps. A long descent to Abriès via the Malrif lakes which are among the largest in the Queyras region. Night in a gîte.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +950m -1300m

ECHALP - LAKE VALLEY - COL VIEUX - VALLEE DES AIGUES
From the last hamlet of this high valley of Guil, up along the Italian border, the valley of Bouchouse which constitutes a biotope reserve. Passage to Egorgeou and Foréant lakes and then to "Col Vieux" (2806m) to reach the refuge Agnel ou the refuge de La Blanche, depending on availability. Night without luggage transport.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +1300m ; -600m

AGNEL - LAKE BLANCHE - COL DE LA NOIRE - MALJASSET
From the refuge, by the GR58, ascent of the Col de Chamoussière to reach the Pic de Caramentran at more than 3000m. From there, an exceptional panorama along the Franco-Italian border before reaching the Blanchet lakes and then climbing up towards the Col de la Noire. Entry point into the wild valley of Haute-Ubaye. Through the very flowery valley of Longet, a peaceful descent to the first hamlet of Maljasset to spend the night there.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +500m -1050m

MALJASSET - COL MARY - CHIAPPERA
At the foot of the Haute-Ubaye, the Chambeyron (3412m), a gentle climb via the valley of Col Mary with its multitude of lakes cheerfully dotting the pastures. From the mountain pass, enter into Italy in the Piedmont to reach Val Maira and the beautiful village of Chiappera. Night in gîte (*without baggage).
5.5 hour walk / Elevation: +950m -1150m

CHIAPPERA - COL DES MONGE - ORONAYES VALLEY - LARCHE
Beautiful traverse in the unusual Maira valley to reach the Monges pass (2542m) marking the border between France and Italy. Descend into the Montagnette valley, dominated by the fortresses of Maginot erected during the Second World War... Arrive in Larche, a small village in Haute-Ubaye.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +1050m -940m

LARCHE - VALLON DU LAUZANIER - PAS DE LA CAVALE
Depart for the Lauzanier Valley at the gates of the Mercantour National Park. Climb via a pleasant path to reach the Lauzanier Lake before a final slightly steeper climb up to the pass. A magnificent view from Col de la Cavale of the Tinée and the surrounding mountains. Descend into the high valleys of the Alpes Maritimes passing via the Col des Fourches and the magnificent promontory of Mont des Fourches. Reaching the Bonnette Restefond road (the highest road in Europe) encountering poignant vestiges of the Maginot line. Night in Bousseyas, the first hamlet in this high valley of Tinée. 
6 hour walk / Elevation: +1100m -1000m

ISOLA 2000 - COL DE LA MERCIÈRE - LE BORÉON
After an early transfer to Isola 2000 ski resort, climb to the Col de la Mercière (2342m). Descend and then cross through the old village of Mollière and up to Col De Salèze. Depending on the condition and the fitness level of the group a detour is possible to Lake Negere. Descend into the Vésubie to the village of Boréon. Night in a gîte.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +490m -1090m

LE BORÉON - PAS DES LARDES - MADONE DE LA FENESTRE - LACS DE PRALS - LA GODOLASQUE
From Boreon, climb through the valley towards the Trécolpas lakes and cross the Pas de Lardes (2448m) dominated by the Gelas the highest summit of the Mercantour. Descend to the hospices of the Madone de Fenestre passing near its cheese cave. Climb the Poncet Valley to the Baisse lakes then on to the 5 lakes of Prals before continuing on up to Lower Prals. A Beautiful descent down to the bottom of the Gordolasque Valley, to the Relais des Merveilles.
7.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1550m -1520m

If this itinerary seems too long to you, taxi transfer in option between Boréon and the Madone de Fenestre (€50 per person, booking upon registration) or split this day by stopping at the refuge de Madone (8-day trek), +70€ booking upon registration, luggage transport: 50€ per person).

VALLÉE LA GORDOLASQUE - VALLÉE DES MERVEILLES
Travel light for a night without baggage transport to the Refuge des Merveilles. Climbing through the Gordolasque Valley to Lac de la Fous and the dominating Refuge de Nice. 
From Refuge de Nice, climb to Baisse Basto to join the famous Vallée des Merveilles and its engraved caves. A succession of enchanting lakes in the middle of this mineral landscape typical of this historical valley.
6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1350m -790m

REFUGE DES MERVEILLES - PAS DU DIABLE - CAMP D'ARGENT
Via a multitude of lakes leave the Vallée des Merveilles via the Pas de Diable. From here a change of scenery begins. From the Pas de Diable cross several mountain passes at medium altitude through sheep pastures. At the Col du Raux head back to the small plateau of Authion dominated by a remarkable redoubt, a high place of confrontation during the Second World War. From Authion, on a clear day the first sighting of the Mediterranean is possible! Descend to the small ski resort of Camp d'Argent.
5.5 hour walk / Elevation: +650m -1000m

LE CAMP D'ARGENT - MONT VENTABREN - MANGIABO - SOSPEL
A magnificent day on a ridge awaits. Leaving these landscapes rich in military vestiges of the Second World War to reach Sospel via the Mount Ventabren and Mangiabo ridges. With a continuing view over the mouth of the Var and the outskirts of Nice. A Charming descent to the village of Sospel on the Bévéra river for the night.
7 hour walk / Elevation: +1050m -1750m

SOSPEL - COL DU RAZET - VIEUX CATSELLAR - MENTON
Last day of the GTA, not there yet... but can you smell the sea?! Beautiful climb to the Col de Razel (1032m) on an old paved path between ruined shepherd huts. Passing flocks of sheep and goats from Rove testifies to the arrival in Provence. The vegetation becomes much more leafy and fragrant. Chestnut trees, maples and rosemary line this beautiful day. Enjoy the last mountain pass, Col du Berceau (1050m) to picnic overlooking the bay and harbour of Menton.
6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +950m -1450m

End point around 4:30pm in Menton harbour.