Mercantour national park

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The Mercantour became a National Park in 1979 when this exceptional site was awarded the highest level of state recognition.

MERCANTOUR national park

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In the upper Verdon valley, its protected central area covers 54km².
Val d’Allos is at the edge of the Mercantour national park, which represents 36% of Allos area.

Thanks to this national park, you will no doubt see its fauna, flora and colourful alpine flowers.

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The aim of the National Park is :

protection : protect the nature
welcoming and awareness : to discover natural areas thanks to rambles
help local development

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This protected area, open to everyone, is regulated by common sense rules :

• No dogs even on lead
• No gathering
• No litter
• No fire
• No camping
• No mountain bikes or vehicles