The trip

LEVEL ***

Overall altitude: between 1500m and 2500 m
Altitude of accommodation: 1500 m on average
Duration of the stages: 5 to 6 hours of walking per day
Average positive altitude difference: 850 m per day
Maximum altitude difference: 950 m
Maximum crossing altitude: 2600 m
Nature of the terrain: medium mountain terrain in alpine pastures with many stony areas, the passage of some passes can still be snowed at the beginning of the season.

You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, cycling, from 3 to 4 hours a week. Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

This trip is organised in collaboration with our local partners, who are as committed as we are to providing you with an authentic experience.

ROAD BOOK

Your road book will be sent to you by post on receipt of payment of the balance of your stay. It includes :

- A route book,
- A set of IGN maps,
- A itinerary sheet with a list of accommodation,
- Luggage tags, if you have booked this option,
- Access to the digital application downloadable onto your smartphone.

For all bookings made less than 3 weeks before departure, paper travel documents cannot be sent. Only the digital version will be made available.

ACCOMMODATION

CLASSIC: in a gîte. Shared room for 4 to 12 people, sheets and towels are not provided (bring your own), bathroom facilities are on the landing.

MEALS

The meals served in the accommodation are balanced and varied. The food is hearty, adapted to the needs of hikers and often made from local produce. 
Picnics can be booked as an optional extra, or you will find the shops you need in the villages. You can also book them with the accommodation providers on arrival for the following day. There are no picnics on the first day.

Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

INTERNAL TRANSFERS

No transfers.

Practical information

ACCESS TO THE STARTING POINT

In Boréon, in the commune of St Martin Vésubie. You can leave your luggage at the Boréon gîte.

BY BUS FROM NICE
Lines d'Azur: BUS line no. 90 - departure 8:00 on Sunday from Grand Arénas, direction La Bolline
Bus Station; 16, Avenue des Diables Bleus; 06300 NICE Tel. +33 (0)4 93 85 62 15

BY CAR
From the A8 motorway, exit at Nice Saint Isidore (exit 52), take the RM6202 towards Digne for a distance of 18 km. At the exit of the village of Plan du Var, take on the right the RM 2265, indicating the Vésubie Valley. Then for 32 km, walk through the gorges of Vésubie and cross the villages and hamlets of Cros d'Utelle, St Jean la Rivière, Le Suquet, Lantosque, Roquebillière to reach Saint-Martin-Vésubie.
In order to plan your trip, we advise you to inquire about your route at the different sites: viamichelin.fr , mappy.fr.

END OF STAY

End of the hike in Boréon, your luggage will be at the gîte in Boréon.

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances, we can replace your personal civil liability.
The repatriation insurance EUROP ASSISTANCE that we offer is dedicated to French speaking people living in Europe. If it is not your case, we advise you to subscribe to another travel insurance which will cover you in case of injury and repatriation during your trek.

If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

TO CONTACT US

If you are late, contact the agency at: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable and highly walking poles 
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

LUGGAGE TRANSPORT

You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag, with all your possessions inside, of 12kg maximum per person. Your baggage will be transported daily between accommodation by a logistics vehicle (except days 1, 3 and 5) where access is not always easy.
Baggage which is too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers, please think of their backs!