Mercantour National Park

Mercantour National Park

Mercantour National Park is located north of Nice, France. Established in 1979, it is one of France’s nine national parks. The park’s protected area spans 685 square kilometers, comprising a core zone and a peripheral zone, with the core zone being uninhabited and the peripheral zone including 28 villages. The park boasts magnificent natural landscapes and over 600 kilometers of hiking trails, attracting around 800,000 visitors annually.

Mercantour National Park boasts exceptional biodiversity, combining the charm of Provence with the grandeur of the Alps. Within just a few kilometers, the vibrant Mediterranean scenery transitions into snow-covered mountain terrain, making this magical land ripe for exploration. The park is renowned for its wild wolf population and serves as a habitat for rare flora and fauna. Its astonishing variety and richness of species—many still undiscovered—are beyond imagination. To protect this biodiversity, Europe’s most extensive species inventory and identification effort was once conducted here.

Mercantour National Park features a mountain road that is a favorite among drivers, offering not only thrills but also views of pristine natural beauty. In addition to the spectacular rocky landscapes along the roads, the park is also home to a range of wildlife, including marten and European mouflon.

Mercantour National Park

Must-visit reason: The most magnificent national park near Nice

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region [Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region]