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All along the itinerary, you'll pass through authentic villages, discover a living heritage, emblematic sites and encounters that give meaning to the journey. Local restaurants, local produce and local know-how punctuate the route, inviting you to explore the area in a different way, beyond the itinerary, through its flavors and its stories.
And the adventure doesn't stop there. RivierAlp is also a fantastic outdoor playground, where you can climb, fly, canyoneer in the gorges and multiply your experiences, between effort, discovery and sensations.
To each his own path, to each his own RivierALP
RivierALP's strength lies first and foremost in its diversity. Short or long itineraries, high mountain crossings and descents to the coast, solitary routes in forgotten valleys and others through villages still inhabited, still alive. You can choose to walk for two days or ten, to start from the sea or to reach it, to follow a border ridge or to follow the course of a river. There isn't just one RivierALP; there are dozens, depending on your mood, your pace and the season.
And yet, some routes are better than others at crystallizing what is most singular about the region. The route linking Limone Piemonte to Menton is one of these. Not just because it's beautiful, but because it tells a story. It begins in the chestnut forests of the Ligurian Alps, crosses Terre Brigasque, that in-between land that was long divided between France and Italy and still bears in its stones an identity like no other, and ends by tilting towards the sea. Menton appears in the distance, first as a light, then as a certainty.
This is what it's like to walk the RivierALP paths: never knowing exactly what you'll find at the next turn - a ruin, a panorama, a face - and trusting in the path ahead.
You don't need to be a seasoned walker. Just have the time, and the desire to use it differently.
Between peaks and sea spray... the call of the RivierALP mountain bike trails
Here, the Alps plunge towards the Mediterranean in a dizzying array of forests, passes and secret valleys. RivierAlp's trails are a permanent invitation: enduro descents where the tires bite into the rock with precision, winding singletracks that demand commitment and a feel for the terrain, cross-country courses that stretch for miles between two cultures. Qualified instructors provide introductory courses for beginners, while experienced riders push their limits on technical sections designed for adrenalin.
In the morning, panniers are loaded, forks adjusted, and the Train des Merveilles takes bikes and mountain bikers to the heights. Up there, it all begins: a first tight hairpin, a natural jump onto a flat, the wheels searching for the ideal trajectory in a larch forest. Specialized shops provide rental and repair services for those who travel light, while accommodation with the "Accueil Vélo" label secures bikes for the night.
And for those who dream big, there's cross-border mountain bike touring: crossing a pass, switching to Italy, linking the valleys between Mercantour and Alpi Marittime. With electric bikes, distances can be extended without excessive effort, opening up the most secret corners of the massif to those who want to explore everything.
Evening falls on the ridges. The golden light touches the Mediterranean below. We savor the moment, our thighs burning and our eyes filled.
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Penultimate stage before Sanremo: from Colla Melosa to Bajardo, lakes, beech woods, and solitary chapels mark a long and varied route on the ...
From Viozene to Upega, a stage between two worlds: the Brigasque heritage, a spectacular alpine cave, and panoramas of rare purity.
From the Franco-Italian pass to the forests of Mercantour, the descent towards Casterino crosses military archaeology, alpine meadows, and the ...
Twelve kilometers along the Balconata d'Ormea: lush forests, silent ruins, and a design bivouac before arriving at Viozene.
Between alpine pastures, chamois, and military remains, the Colle del Sabbione stage crosses a state border at 2330 meters — and several centuries ...
Two authentic shelters, an exceptional panorama, and the magic of the Witches' Village: an unforgettable stop in the heart of the Ligurian Alps.
From Limone Piemonte to Sanremo, RivierAlp crosses 7 stages between the Alps and the Mediterranean: ridges, shelters, villages, and forests all the ...
Between the Don Barbera Refuge and the stone village of Upega, this balanced stage crosses preserved alpine hamlets and fragrant pastures at the ...
From the Limone Piemonte train station to the Don Barbera Refuge, a classic 16 km ascent opens the doors to the Ligurian Alps and their sea views.
Between Don Barbera Refuge and the stone village of Upega, this balanced stage crosses preserved alpine hamlets and fragrant pastures at the gates ...
From the Chartreuse de la Valle Pesio to the Refuge CAI Garelli, this RivierAlp section plunges the hiker into the wild heart of the Marguareis Park.
Between Alpine passes and solitary lakes, this RivierAlp stage crosses the wild heart of the Marguareis Park to the legendary Don Barbera Refuge.
From the Franco-Italian pass to the forests of Mercantour, the descent to Casterino crosses military archaeology, alpine meadows, and the ...
Between alpine pastures, chamois, and military relics, the stage at Colle del Sabbione crosses a state border at 2330 meters — and several ...
Between sea and peaks, Ormea weaves 40 km of trails where ancient chestnut trees, alpine chapels, and open views of Liguria follow one another.
Last stage of RivierAlp: from Bajardo to Sanremo, an emotional descent to the sea through maquis, secret hamlets, and unforgettable Mediterranean ...
Between ephemeral lakes, lunar karst and passes at 2300 meters, the Marguareis stage is a timeless crossing, from legendary refuges to the archaic ...
Ninth stage of the GTAM and section of the Sentiero Italia, this well-marked route crosses wild landscapes and leads to the picturesque hamlet of ...
Second alpine stage of RivierAlp, this crossing passes over the Col de Fenestrelle at nearly 2,500 meters, in the heart of the Maritime Alps Park, ...
From ancient fir forests to karst plateaus suspended between sky and sea, this dizzying descent into the wild heart of the Marguareis is like ...
From Col San Bartolomeo to the sea, this final RivierAlp stage offers an emotional descent to Imperia, between panoramic ridges and Mediterranean ...
From Gorbio, the route reaches Mont Gros overlooking Monaco before descending towards the sea via a long series of stairs. The Customs Officers' ...
From Casterino, Gate of Wonders and Mount Bégo, a gradual descent towards Tende reveals sunny slopes, conifer forests, and the steep gorges of the ...
Follow the Roya from its valley bottoms to the balcony slopes, between contrasting hillsides and open valleys. La Brigue reveals its alpine ...
From Triora, an enchanting village, to Colla Melosa: chestnut groves, wild gorges, and secret sanctuaries make up an exceptional stage in the ...
From Sospel, the route climbs between forests and limestone ridges, skirts the Suchet fort, and links the passes before descending towards the ...
From the Ellero valley to the alpine passes, two stages between Occitan hamlets, endless mountain pastures, and legendary refuges, up to Lake ...
From the Balconata d'Ormea to the gates of Liguria, three stages among chestnut trees, frozen villages and wild crests up to the threshold of Upega.
Roman-Byzantine frescoes, Roman paving and Alpine panoramas: the Roccaforte Mondovì stage blends medieval art, millennial history and wild nature ...
Penultimate step of RivierAlp, this wild section between the Arroscia and Argentina valleys offers its panoramas and forests to the most ...
From Limone Piemonte station to Refuge Don Barbera, a classic 16 km ascent opens the doors to the Ligurian Alps and their sea panoramas.
Between Alpine summits and the Mediterranean, this RivierAlp stage crosses the Navettes Forest and the Saccarello massif, a true gateway to Liguria.
Between Alpine summits and the Mediterranean, this RivierAlp stage crosses the Navettes Forest and the Saccarello massif, a true gateway to Liguria.
From Limone Piemonte to Menton, 120 km connect the Piedmont Maritime Alps to the French Riviera, passing through historic passes, medieval villages ...
Between France and Italy, this legendary stage of the RivierAlp links the Roya valley to the Ligurian network, culminating at the majestic Monte ...
Wild and preserved, this route connects the Alpine ridges to the Ligurian Sea through the Argentina and Impero valleys, far from the beaten paths.
Terme di Valdieri opens the western gates of the RivierAlp Trail. This first stage in the Gesso Valley follows the Great Crossing of the Maritime ...
From the Ellero valley to the Ligurian ridges, this MTB route follows the path of the ancient Via Pompea. A demanding 41.5 km itinerary for ...
From La Brigue to Colle del Garezzo, 30 kilometers between France and Italy on the old military road: a rare connecting route that blends sacred ...
From Breil-sur-Roya, the stage crosses the Brouis pass towards the Bévéra, passing through Piène-Haute and its olive trees before reaching Sospel, ...
From the Charterhouse of Santa Maria to the ridges of the Alta Via del Sale, two alpine stages cross the wild heart of the Marguareis Natural Park.
From Locanda del Sorriso d'Entracque in the heart of the Mercantour, a high Franco-Italian route on the old Salt Route, between alpine bivouac and ...
At the heart of the Maritime Alps Natural Park, three stages between refuges connect Terme di Valdieri to Trinità di Entracque, gateway to the ...
From the Piedmontese Alps to the sea of Sanremo: between forgotten fortifications, lunar karst, and silent larches, a route that crosses history ...
Set off on an adventure with RivierAlp: 430 km of trails between the Alps and the Mediterranean, on foot or by bike. An itinerary combining varied ...
Between the Southern Alps and the Mediterranean, RivierALP weaves a network of paths as one weaves a conversation: by bifurcations, by silences, by surprises. RivierALP's strength lies first and ...
From Ormea to Piaggia, 48 kilometers between the Tanaro valley and limestone giants: a crossing of the wildest Ligurian Alps, between karst ...
From the snows of Limone Piemonte to the beaches of Imperia: 90 km on the ancient Via Marenca, between alpine karst, panoramic ridges, medieval ...
From Saorge and its terraced houses, the route climbs up the slope above the gorges before crossing the old districts of Baousoun and Caïné.
From the monumental station of Saint-Dalmas-de-Tende, the route climbs along the cornice on the right bank of the Roya, crossing forests and former ...
