Hike to Vens Lakes and Tortisse Arc – Mercantour National Parc – France/Italy

Hike to Vens Lakes and Tortisse Arc – Mercantour National Parc – France/Italy

A long but suggestive hike all the way through, starting from the Italian village of Ferrere and crossing borders with France to reach three beautiful lakes located in the Mercantour National Parc.

Despite in these photos you can see my dog Coco, the French Parc of the Mercantour doesn’t allow dogs not even on a leash.

  • Length: 10 km
  • Starting Altitude: 1,879 m
  • Max Altitude: 2,591 m
  • Total Ascent: 1,108 m
  • Difficulty: E (Hikers)
  • Equipment: Hiking Boots & proper hiking outfit
  • Dogs Allowed: No
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Parking the car in Ferrere Village
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The beginning of the path in a beautiful woodland
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View from the woodland
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More woodland path
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Starting the ascent
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A quick look behind us
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As we keep ascending
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Towards the Colle del Ferro (Iron Pass)
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On the Colle del Ferro – 2,584 m
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Now on French Territory
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The iconic arc of Tortisse
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And finally arived at the Vens Lakes
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Where we stop for lunch “al fresco”
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On the way back
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Back down in Ferrere where we parked the car
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