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| REMOTE TRAILS of the ALPI LIGURE |
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4x4 SUPPORTED HIKE AND CAMP TOUR
Train transfers from; Nice (1h30), Genoa (3h30).
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| 5 nights from € 350 pp BnB comfort camping JUL to SEP |
| Starts: Ventimiglia Ligurian Alps -> Ends: Ventimiglia fly to Nice. |
4-day, 4x4 assisted hiking tour traversing the southern Alps of Italy and France. Fully supported mountain adventure by 4x4 for whoever is looking for a truly amazing hike into the 'wilderness'.
GROUPS of 4 PERSONS at any time between July and September.
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| 4x4 supported hiking adventure in the Maritime Alps. This overland journey offers a wonder opportunity to 'escape' the daily routine for a few days and get away to the unspoilt and 'wild' regions of the southern Alps, that are only easily reached by 4x4. Ideal for those who really want to get away and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. If you want adventure, excitement and to feel a strong sense of discovery, this is a chance to get off the beaten track and experience remote and sparsely populated areas of the Alps. Nature at it’s best for those who don’t mind a bumpy ride. |
What's included |> 4x4 support vehicle and guide |> expedition schedule with full route notes and 4 breakfasts |> maps for the 2-4 hour hikes each day.
Comfort Camping: 5 nights camping with tents and overnight equipment provided. €350pp. |
Comfort Lodging: 5 nights accommodation in mountain refuges and a small family run hotel on the coast |> €550pp.
What's NOT included - lunch packs and evening meals. |
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Email xtrallusion@live.com or call +44
(0)1212 886 044 for details.
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| HIGHLIGHTS |
| old military fortresses | high mountain 4x4 assisted traverse of the Maritime Alps | Mercantour national park | 350km / 4-day expedition along old military tracks and ancient trading routes | remote and wild alpine landscapes | drive amongst 3000m peaks | 1-night under the stars at over 2000m, 'comfort' camping in the grounds of a mountain refuge on a remote high altitude rock plateau. |
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| TOUR ITINERARY AND PHOTOS |
Day 1: Day of arrival.
Day 2: Expedition Day 1 - CIRCUIT of the GOUTA FORESTS.
Day 3: Expedition Day 2 - CIRCUIT of the Upper ARGENTINA VALLEY.
Day 4: Expedition Day 3 - The OLD SALT ROAD.
Day 5: Expedition Day 4 - MOUNTAIN TRAILS of the ROYA VALLEY.
Day 6: Day of departure. |
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TOUR DETAILS
Day 1: Holiday starts in Ventimiglia on the Italian Riviera.
We'll meet you at the railway station before driving to the Nervia Valley where the off-road hiking adventure starts. An evening to discuss expedition details over dinner. View photos of where you'll be staying on your first night.
Day 2: EXPEDITION DAY 1 - CIRCUIT of the GOUTA FORESTS.
After breakfast, we commence our off-road journey into the Ligurian Alps. Climbing up through the dense deciduous forests to an old mountain refuge, the trees start to thin out, and we are able to pause for a break and to wonder at the views leading back down to the mediterranean sea. Following the old abandoned dirt roads under the peaks bordering France, we reach our overnight accommodation in a mountain refuge. 2-4 hours of leisurely hiking.
Our Comment: From medieval villages to the roof of the Ligurian Alps, with spectacular views over the lush valleys down to the coast - you can see Corsica and even Elba on a dry, clear day.
Day 3: EXPEDITION DAY 2 - CIRCUIT of the Upper ARGENTINA VALLEY.
Leaving our rustic lodge in the mountain forests, we head up the valley for cappuccino in the 'last town' and to wonder at the old citadels perched high up on the surrounding hills, that are so characteristic of this region. Refreshed, we are ready to begin a foreboding, dramatic yet magnificent ascent up a 2000m pass, full of 'torturous' bends on the way up. Lunch and a walk around one of the highest peaks gives you magnificent views to the west over France and to the east over Italy. Down and onward, we take a break in a remote mountain village built precariously at the top of a 150m rock face, before arriving at our overnight hotel accommodation in a medieval town famed for it's history of witches. 2-4 hours of hiking mainly going 'up'!
Our Comment: An long and strenuous ascent into the higher Alps and the 'gateway' to the Maritime Alps - very much a drive into the 'wilderness' and a day to remember.
Day 4: EXPEDITION DAY 3 - The OLD SALT ROAD.
Old forts and 2000m high military tracks. An early start and we are soon high up into the mountains again. Today, most of our journey will be above 2000m and the trail is rough and arduous. Up and over a pass and around one of the higher peaks reaching almost 3000m, we stop for lunch and a welcome rest. Straddling the Italian/French border, we follow the high trails to a refuge in one of the more remote areas of the Alps. At an altitude of over 2200m, you can take a walk and admire the late afternoon sun casting shadows around this high alpine wilderness. Heading west, we continue over a few more passes before finally reaching our camp for the night. This location gives you the opportunity to look up into a night sky void of virtually and light pollution - only few places in Europe are quite this. 2-4 hours of leisurely hiking.
Our Comment: A drive through a truly magnificent area of wild mountain terrain, traversing a 2000m plateau that is free from snow just 3 months of the year - a photographers' mountain paradise.
Day 5: EXPEDITION DAY 4 - MOUNTAIN TRAILS of the ROYA VALLEY.
Up early and up over our next pass, overlooked by the ancient fortifications built during the power struggles of a bygone age. Down into France in the valley below, via a trail with more hairpin bends per mile than just about any in the alps, we relax a little with lunch by an alpine river. Returning to the foothills of the southern alps in the afternoon, we end the day in a comfortable camp-site on the coast, where we can all reflect on this epic 4x4 assisted hiking tour. 2-3 hours of leisurely hiking.
Our Comment: Few off-road routes take you through such varied terrain, landscapes and vegetation - across one of the few remaining Alpine wildernesses.
Day 6: DEPARTURE DAY.
After breakfast, we take you to the railway station for your onward journeys.
Email xtrallusion@live.com or call +44 (0)1212 886 044 for dates and availability.
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