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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Saint-Étienne-De-Tinée

Refuge de Vens – Tortisse Arch loop from Vens

Hard

4.9

(17)

176

hikers

Refuge de Vens – Tortisse Arch loop from Vens

07:37

16.8km

1,090m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.52 km for 832 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.25 km

Les lacs de Vens dans le Mercantour

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2

5.85 km

Lake Vens

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3

6.34 km

Refuge de Vens

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The refuge is guarded during the summer months, but access to the refuge is open all year round. It is best to check with the Saint-Etienne-de-Tinnée tourist office if you …

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4

7.53 km

Tortisse Arch

Highlight • Other

A very iconic place to stop by and great photo op

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5

8.19 km

Aiguilles de Tortisse

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Amazing observation point, easy to access, overlooking the lakes and surrounding area.

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6

8.43 km

Tortisse Pass

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If you climb onto the arch, be careful of the slippery surface

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7

8.71 km

View of the Lacs de Vens

Highlight • Lake

8

11.0 km

View of the lakes

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A magnificent hike in the Haute-Tinée offering varied panoramas and one of the most beautiful series of lakes on Mercantour!

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16.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

1.37 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

1.34 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

10°C

6°C

99 %

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