Breil sur Roya-Piène Haute

Hiking Breil-sur-Roya - Piène Haute via GR 510

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Breil-sur-Roya
12.8 km
8h
Quite difficult
  • Stage of the 8 valleys trail.

  • The route :
    The beginning of the path is located at the southern entrance of the town, on the left, just before the bridge over the Roya (marker 1). Continue to marker 2, follow the GR 510 through the place called Banco. At marker 117, the path changes direction completely, heading north-northwest through Viravourgio. It is necessary to go through the depths of the Riou valley. The goal to be reached near the hamlet of Piène Haute can be seen to the south at 1.5 km as the crow flies.
    A...
    The route :
    The beginning of the path is located at the southern entrance of the town, on the left, just before the bridge over the Roya (marker 1). Continue to marker 2, follow the GR 510 through the place called Banco. At marker 117, the path changes direction completely, heading north-northwest through Viravourgio. It is necessary to go through the depths of the Riou valley. The goal to be reached near the hamlet of Piène Haute can be seen to the south at 1.5 km as the crow flies.
    A track will soon replace the path. After crossing the hamlet of Mattegna, the path meets an oratory and reaches a pass dominated by the chapel of the Madonna. Continue to the hamlet of Piène Haute.

    Suggestion:
    You have the possibility to continue this hike with the one from Piène Haute to Sospel (sheet 18) and a possible return to Breil by train.
  • Departure
    Breil-sur-Roya
  • Plain text period
    All year round.
  • Environment
    • Near shuttle stop
    • Station district
    • Close to a public transportation
    • Close to GR footpath
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
Services
  • Services
    • Pets welcome