Bergerie du Salso Moreno depuis Bousieyas – heart of Mercantour National Park

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Bergerie du Salso Moreno depuis Bousieyas – heart of Mercantour National Park

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Bergerie du Salso Moreno depuis Bousieyas – heart of Mercantour National Park

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8.06km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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270 m

Bousiéyas

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Bousieyas is a superb little village in the Mercantour National Park. In particular, there is a communal gîte which also serves as a café-restaurant, as well as several guest rooms.

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2.26 km

Camp des Fourches military camp

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The Camp des Fourches was part of a set of fortifications protecting the Ubaye valley from potential Italian attacks. This barracks in particular was used by alpine hunters whose mission …

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2.80 km

Col des Fourches (Fourches Pass)

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The Col des Fourches is located at an altitude of 2,261 meters. In June 1940 and September 1944, deadly battles between armies took place here.

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3.98 km

Salso Moreno Shepherd's Hut

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The sheepfold is located in the heart of the large pasture of Salso Moreno. Today it serves as an unguarded hut. In the mountain pasture, it is almost impossible not to see marmots!

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8.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.87 km

2.35 km

1.05 km

803 m

Surfaces