DESCRIPTION

Sospel is 40km (30 minutes) NE of Nice, or 15 minutes from Menton. It lies in the heart of the Bevera valley, protected by a cirque of mountains which surround it. It is very close to both the borders of the Mercantour National park, and of Italy. You are not allowed to fly in the National park itself (unless you are more than 1000m above the ground!), and this rule is taken very seriously by park wardens. The views from on high are amazing: Mont Mangiabo to the north, Italy to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. On a clear day you can see the point of Saint Tropez to the west.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hike
- thermals

access

Sospel is most easily reached from the Menton exit of the A8 along the D2566, but you could also take the RD2204 from Nice. Mt Agaisen: Once in Sospel, take the road signposted to the college. A left turning from this road climbs to Mont Agaisen. The road is tarmaced or concreted all the way to the top, and is suitable for all vehicles.