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Arpette Pass – Merveilles Refuge loop from Parking du Countet

Hard

5.0

(1)

3

hikers

Arpette Pass – Merveilles Refuge loop from Parking du Countet

07:03

13.6km

1,160m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

195 m

Access to the Vallée des Merveilles in the Mercantour

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This car park is located at the entrance to the Vallée des Merveilles in Mercantour. To get there, simply follow the signs indicating the hike. It is one of the most beautiful sites in the region!

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3.95 km

Arpette Pass

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The Pas de l'Arpette (2511m), is an entry point to the Vallée de la Merveille. It's no secret that the path that brings you here climbs a lot (about 800m …

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6.77 km

Merveilles Refuge

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The refuge des merveilles is managed by the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs. It will therefore be essential for you to book online on the following website:
refugedesmerveilles.ffcam.fr/home.html. …

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13.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

1.50 km

382 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

4°C

-1°C

26 %

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