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Ecotourism Festival

in Castérino
May 31st and June 1st 2025 at Castérino : An Ecotourism Experience to discover, learn and celebrate

In the green paradise of Casterino, this second edition of the festival promises a memorable experience! Join us in celebrating a greener, more conscious future, and leave with unforgettable memories. Take advantage of this extended weekend for an immersion in the heart of the Mercantour National Park. Between family hikes, outdoor activities and discoveries of local produce, Castérino is the ideal place to celebrate in a natural and soothing setting.

Admission is free, but don’t forget to plan your adventure!

🤝 This festival is organized by the Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles, in partnership with the Mad Jacques.

The Program

🎉 Rendezvous on May 31 and June 1, 2025

🕐 Free entry
€ Free entertainment

Saturday May 31st : From 12h00 to 2h in the morning
Sunday June 1st: 10am to 5pm

Coming soon 👉 the detailed program of workshops, animations and the DJ evening. Stay informed!

A committed festival

Creative and local encounters

The Castérino Ecotourism Festival celebrates local commitment and puts the spotlight on artisans from the Roya Valley and the entire destination.
Creative workshops will be organized free of charge to enable you to discover local know-how. Artistic, sensory or manual, come and have fun and discover your own talents!
The festival is a real showcase for local crafts and a commitment to responsible tourism.

All workshops are free!

Children’s special

Several activities and discoveries are available for the whole family:

  • Accrobranche de Castérino, with its zip lines
  • Bracelet workshop
  • Treasure hunt organized by Parc du Mercantour

New for 2025: Our climbing wall!

Take part in the Trek Roya Mad Jacques

Menton, Riviera & Merveilles has teamed up with the Mad Jacques, a trek-type sporting event offering a choice of 2 formulas:

  • 5-day trek: May 28 departure from Fontan-Saorge, with bivouac in La Brigue. 2nd bivouac on May 29 in Tende.
    🥾4 days walking
  • Short3-dayoption: May 30 departure from Tende in the morning (to be added halfway along the route). Bivouac at Col de Tende on May 30.
    🥾 2 jours d’emarche

👉 The Trek ends in Castérino on May 31 at midday, and the experience continues with the Ecotourism Festivalover the weekend!

Whatever the duration you choose, each itinerary promises an unforgettable experience! Ready for the challenge?

Practical information

How do I get there?

With your own vehicle: park along the road. Carpool if possible!

By public transport, using the usual Zest lines. From Menton :

  • By train
    1st Train from Menton (SNCF station) to Ventimiglia 👉 Timetable and ticket purchase. Change at Ventimiglia station and take the 2nd Italian train to Cuneo 👉 Timetable
  • By bus
    Take the 25 bus from Menton (Gare routière) to Tende (⏱️, 2 hours). Then Castérino – Tende by bus 23.

Sleeping in

  • A bivouac will be organized by the Mad Jacques for all trekking participants. Possibility of bivouacking with them.
  • Book hotels and inns in Castérino as soon as possible!
  • You’ll also find hotels and self-catering accommodation in the Roya Valley:

Please bring cash with you (no cash dispenser on site).

FAQ

This festival is organized with the support of the Communauté d’Agglomération de la Riviera Française, the Mercantour Ecotourisme association, the Parc National du Mercantour, the town of Tende and the ZEST French Riviera transport network.