Carte du Mercantour

The Mercantour territory

With a length of 150 km, the territory extends over six valleys in the Southern Alps and covers two departments of France: the Alpes-Maritimes for about two-thirds of its surface, and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. The crystalline massif of the Mercantour National Park has valleys filled with the scents of the Mediterranean, Provence, the Alps and ItalyVerdon, Cians-Var, Ubaye, Tinée, Vésubie and Roya-Bévéra: each valley has its own distinct character!

You want to travel differently?
Focus on ecotourism!

The Mercantour Écotourisme association, as its name suggests, develops ecotourism, a form of responsible travel in natural areas that contributes to the protection of the environment and the well-being of local populations. Alongside the Mercantour National Park, it is a member of the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (ECST).

Our values, your adventure

  • To guarantee you the discovery of the local heritage and unique landscapes.
  • To offer you places to stay and activities integrated into the environment.
  • To welcome you in establishments that care about their environmental management.
  • To transmit to you the values of our territory, of mountain life and of nature.
  • To invite you to authentic encounters.
  • To offer you products linked to the territory.
  • To propose you a developed eco-mobility offer.

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Des rencontres authentiques
Portraits d’acteurs

Les membres de l’association œuvrent pour le développement de l’écotourisme sur le territoire et sauront vous recevoir pour vous faire vivre une expérience inoubliable.

Tous les acteurs

Arhippa Création
Virginie Jarne
Their values, their background

C’est en janvier 2009 que je me suis décidée à créer Arhippa, à Enchastrayes dans la vallée de l’Ubaye depuis que je suis enfant, je dessine des vêtements, des chapeaux… Avec ma fille Canelle, nous habitons dans la vallée de l'Ubaye à Enchastrayes. 

Nous sommes passionnées par la création, la montagne, la nature et le froid... Notre vallée !

 

Vallée de l'Ubaye
Arhippa Création - Hats and fashion accessories
Introduction - Surcharge

In their small workshop, Virginie and her daughter Canelle design and make their original, artisanal, and local creations, over the seasons, moods, and colors.

Passionate about creating, and mixing colors, patterns, and materials, they shape, imagine, and manufacture Arhippa creations to bring joy to our lives.

You can find their products all year round at the Maison de Pays de Jausiers, or meet them on Saturdays at the Barcelonnette market.

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Fabrication à l'atelier

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      Agenda

      Events concocted with care by all the actors of Mercantour Écotourisme.

      Hiking trips, educational workshops, visits… Find the activity that suits you!

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      The complete tourist offer
      of the actors committed to
      the environment in
      the Mercantour National Park.