Uvernet-Fours: Hiking to mountain lakes and Pra Loup

Uvernet-Fours brings together a range of options for a stay: the Pra Loup ski resort is located in the municipality, hikes lead to high-altitude lakes, and the Pump Track d’Uvernet-Fours is a mountain biking course. The Boucle du Bachelard is a short family trail. If you are looking for a hotel in Uvernet-Fours, your reason for travelling can be a good starting point. Hiking trails and other activities vary in the time they take, their scenery and their character.

Hikes to lakes and peaks

The hike to the Lacs de la Braissette is a 15 km out-and-back route starting from Bayasse in Uvernet-Fours and takes about 5.5 hours. It is accessible on foot outside the snowy season. At the destination, high-altitude lakes lie at the foot of the border ridges of the Mercantour. The distance, approximate duration and seasonal access are therefore important points when planning the hike.

The Tour de la Pierre Eclatée runs through the heart of the Parc National du Mercantour, in an area inhabited by marmots and chamois. It passes at the foot of Cimet (3,020 m) and Pelat (3,050 m). The route draws attention to the wildlife and named peaks, while the lakes and time commitment shape the Braissette hike.

The wild Bachelard gorges are also among Uvernet-Fours’ scenic attractions for visitors. Alongside the high-altitude lakes and peaks, they offer another highlight of the landscape.

A short family trail along the Bachelard

The Boucle du Bachelard is a short family trail in Uvernet-Fours that leads to the former Bachelard mill. There are three possible starting points for the route; it is also accessible to people using a Joëlette. The former mill gives the short loop a tangible historical connection.

In terms of time commitment, the Braissette hike, at 15 km and about 5.5 hours, contrasts with the short Boucle du Bachelard. The scenery also differs: lakes and border ridges on the Braissette hike, wildlife and peaks on the Pierre Eclatée route, and the former mill along the Bachelard. This lets you take both the planned distance and your preferred destination into account when choosing a hike.

Mountain biking and skiing

The Pump Track d’Uvernet-Fours is a fun mountain biking course with a series of bumps and banked turns. Riders of all levels can learn the basics or safely improve their technique there. For a cycling-focused stay, it offers a different activity from the hikes: the focus is on riding the course and developing your own technique.

The Pra Loup ski resort is located in the municipality of Uvernet-Fours. Espace Lumière refers to the combined ski areas of Pra Loup and La Foux d’Allos. These are two different things to note: Pra Loup is the resort within the municipality, while Espace Lumière is the name of the combined ski areas.

Choose a hotel based on your travel plans

Tailor your search for hotels in Uvernet-Fours to the purpose of your trip: a longer mountain hike, a family walk, mountain biking or skiing each brings a different focus. Compare specific hotel offers based on their stated locations and booking conditions so your choice fits your plans.

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