Excursions & Active

Cities, ski resorts and outdoor adventures within reach of Airole

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The location makes it possible: morning at the casino, afternoon at the beach. In winter on the slopes and evening at the sea. Plus climbing in one of Europe's best areas, canyoning in the Roya Valley, trails for mountain bikers.

Outdoor

Canyoning, Climbing, Mountain Biking

The Roya Valley is an outdoor paradise that many don't know. Canyons for canyoning, via ferrata with history, enduro trails at pro level. All 20-45 minutes from Airole.

Family Climbing Park

Parco Avventura Airole

Adventure park in the forest above Airole with various climbing routes between the trees. Zip lines, suspension bridges, and platforms for different difficulty levels. Operated by Pro Loco Airole. Reservation required.

4 km from Airole
Family Friendly

Gorges, pools and adventure

Canyoning in Roya Valley

The Roya Valley offers several canyons for canyoning at various levels. The Maglia Canyon was considered one of Europe's most beautiful with turquoise pools, slides and jumps. Changed after Storm Alex 2020, but still impressive.

30 km from Airole
June to October

Training ground of champions

Enduro & MTB in Roya Valley

The Roya Valley is the training ground of French Enduro champions. The race "Le Loup du Bois Noir" takes place annually in Breil-sur-Roya. Rocky single tracks, switchbacks through the forest - up to 3,000-4,000 meters of descent per day possible.

30 km from Airole
April to October

Via ferrata with history

Via Ferrata Tende

A via ferrata with history: The route passes the castle ruins of the Counts Lascaris and the Saint-Sauveur chapel, with panoramic views of medieval Tende. Himalayan bridges, monkey bridges and two ziplines over 100m.

35 km from Airole
May to October, in dry weather
Family Friendly

Accro des Merveilles

Adventure Park Casterino

Adventure park in a larch forest at the entrance to Mercantour National Park. 11 courses with 150 stations up to 14m height. Ziplines up to 200m long and 40m above ground - adventure for the whole family.

45 km from Airole
Late May to early October
Family Friendly

Climbing & MTB above the sea

Finale Ligure

Finale Ligure is one of Europe's most famous climbing areas - hundreds of routes in limestone cliffs above the sea. Also legendary for mountain bikers: The trails here are world-renowned and attract pros from around the globe.

80 km from Airole
Year-round, spring and autumn ideal

Good to know

Monaco & Nice

Parking expensive and scarce. Park in Menton or Cap d'Ail, take the train.

Skiing

Check snow conditions beforehand. On weekends, many come from Turin and Genoa.

Canyoning

Always with a guide - mandatory and sensible. Equipment provided. Season June-October.

Providers

Bureau des Guides du Mercantour (Tende), Canyon & Merveilles (Breil). Advance booking recommended.

Ready for Your Adventure?

Plan your stay and experience the diversity of the Ligurian Riviera and the French hinterland.

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