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 Italy. Verdon, 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

Hôtel le Chaval Blanc
Christophe Barneaud
Their values, their background

L'hôtel, restaurant le Cheval Blanc est un authentique relais de diligences rénové au goût du jour. Véritable institution et plus ancien établissement de Barcelonnette. Tenu par la famille Barneaud depuis 105 ans.

Maître cuisinier de père en fils depuis 4 générations, Christophe élabore ses plats et ses déserts avec des produits frais en étroite collaboration avec les producteurs locaux. Les menus à l'ardoise varient suivant les saisons. 

 

  

Vallée de l'Ubaye
Le Cheval Blanc

A welcoming family atmosphere awaits diners at Le Cheval Blanc. Christophe, a "maitre restaurateur," serves local cuisine made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Blackboard menu which changes every week depending on the market.

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salle resto +pdj

Tous les acteurs

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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.