This unusual walk will be an opportunity to discover night-time hiking in the heart of the Mercantour mountains, and to enjoy an exceptional night sky, labelled "International Dark Sky Reserve".
- An unusual night walk in the heart of the Mercantour
- A night sky of exceptional quality (labelled International Dark Sky Reserve)
- Astronomical anecdotes and comments on observable celestial objects
- Mercantour specialized guide, astronomy animator
- "National Park Spirit" label
| Duration | 3 Hours 30 Minutes |
|---|---|
| Bring along | Warm hiking clothes are essential: good walking shoes, thick hiking trousers, waterproof jacket, several layers, gloves and hat recommended, water or hot drink and snacks.Headlamp (can be lent on request). |
| Participants | The tour is guaranteed from a minimum of 2 participants. For safety reason and in order to make the excursion more confortable, the number of participants is limited to 10. |
| Languages | French |
| Opening hours | |
| Important information | Warm hiking cloths are essential |
Venue
Rue Pl. du Pré de Foire, 04260 Allos, France
Offered by
RANDO TERRES D'AZUR
Further information
This unusual walk is an opportunity to discover the mountains by night, in a wild and preserved environment in the heart of the Mercantour massif.
Accompanied by a state-qualified guide, partner of the Mercantour National Park, you will discover the celestial vault with the naked eye in exceptional observation conditions: the site is labelled International Dark Sky Reserve, and more than 3000 stars are visible on moonless nights.
As an astronomy instructor, on the evening of our excursion I will describe the celestial objects and tell you some anecdotes about the great discoveries of this fascinating science: how did we know that the Earth is round, how do the stars work, what sky did our ancestors see, why is the night dark..
