Unusual activities to try on the summits of the Alpes-Maritimes

• Each year, the Tinée Mercantour guides offer new original activities such as wellness walking with outdoor yoga.

  Their flagship activity at the moment: snowshoeing – raclette.

• Orgaya also offers all kinds of “unforgettable” outings.

  Depending on weather conditions, hikers can participate in the construction of an igloo with a sea view on the Col de Turini.

• Moonbikes have just arrived in the Alpes-Maritimes and are offered in the resort of Roubion by Motor trip adventure.

  These electric snowmobiles are smaller but provide "an incredible feeling", assures the manager.

We no longer present it, but if you have just arrived in the region or have never had the opportunity to test it: one of "the largest zip lines in Europe" is located in the Alpes-Maritimes .

More than 1.8 km long, it allows you to fly over the Colmiane resort at 130 km/h.

For more "sensational" activities or activities that change the daily life of the slopes,

you its non-exhaustive list of offbeat outings to experience in the mountains.

Snowshoeing - raclette hiking to be both sporty and gourmet

“It's the activity that exploded last year,” says Onil, mountain guide with the Tinée Mercantour guide team.

This six-hour hike, with a drop between 300 and 500 m, is popular for its originality.

In addition to discovering the fauna and flora with a professional, hikers “build the table themselves on which they will enjoy a raclette”.

For 55 euros per person, the meal and the dessert are included, the raclette machine with candle is provided.

Departures are from Auron, St-Dalmas-le-Selvage and Isola 2000. An aperitif formula also exists as well as other original activities such as a walk then outdoor yoga.

More information on the site guidestineemercantour.com.

An outing to build your igloo with a view of the sea

After building your table, why not make your igloo?

Orgaya organizes “unforgettable” outings, including a snowshoe hike to the Col de Turini which ends with a whole construction site, weather permitting.

The team of hikers of five to ten people divide into groups to make bricks out of the snow, transport them and build the dwelling.

The price is 39 euros per person with the technical equipment provided.

For more information, www.orgaya.com.

Moonbikes for snowmobiling while remaining eco-friendly

The moonbikes landed this season in the Alpes-Maritimes.

“It's a small motorcycle that is completely electric, explains Sébastien, head of Motor trip adventure in Roubion.

Unlike the snowmobile, it has only one ski in front, there is only one place and it is more physical.

Once the grip is done, it's just a treat, especially in the powder!

» Walks are systematically done with an instructor, from 5 p.m. until the resort closes.

Count 70 euros per person for an hour of

Reservations are made by phone at 06.50.42.93.80.

Go to Auron to learn about local art this weekend

The Auron station is transformed into an “open-air art gallery” for three days.

Nine artists from the Côte d'Azur come to present their works and thus "combine art and the mountains", according to the organization.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. this Friday, with a raffle organized in favor of the Lenval Foundation and live performances.

Activities for children are planned on Saturday and Sunday, from 3 to 5 p.m., in order to “give them access to the world of art”.

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