The most beautiful natural sites

From one valley to the ext, the landscapes of the Alpes-Maritimes highlands and foothills have numerous facets, a constant source of amazement and wonder.
Among the natural sites in the grandiose landscapes that may be found in the department, here are the “must sees”, which we feel to be the most spectacular and beautiful.
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		Vallée des Merveilles An archaeological treasure with more than 30,000 carvings. Parc National du Mercantour

		Bois de Sestrières A glorious forest with ancient larch trees. Vallée de la Tinée

		Gorges de Daluis Grandiose, abrupt and hidden gorges, deeply carved by waters out of red schist. Vallée du Var

		Massifs du Cheiron et de l’Audibergue The balconies of the department, for a 360° view over the coast. Préalpes d’Azur

		The 3,000 of the Mercantour Climb the highest peaks: Gélas (3143 m), Chafrion (3073 m), Malédie (3059 m), Clapier (3045 m), Tenibre (3031 m), Corborant (3007 m).

		The Authion circuit An extraordinary panorama over the Massif du Mercantour and the last foothills of the Alps plunging towards the Mediterranean.

		Vens, Rabuons and Nègre Lakes Spectacular mountain lakes. Vallée de la Tinée

		Trecolpas Lake Magnificent emerald blue mountain lake. Vallée de la Vésubie

		Le Col de la Bonette The highest road pass in France. Vallée de la Tinée