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
Parking the car in Ferrere Village
The beginning of the path in a beautiful woodland
View from the woodland
More woodland path
Starting the ascent
A quick look behind us
As we keep ascending
Towards the Colle del Ferro (Iron Pass)
On the Colle del Ferro – 2,584 m
Now on French Territory
The iconic arc of Tortisse
And finally arived at the Vens Lakes
Where we stop for lunch “al fresco”
On the way back
Back down in Ferrere where we parked the car
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