1. Are there any paid activities?

Most activities are free. Charges may apply for some special events and mountain bike hire, for example.

2. Can I take part in the workshops without booking?

For free activities, we suggest that you consult the schedule and arrive between 10 and 20 minutes in advance, to maximise your chances of taking part. To take part in paying activities, you need to book in advance with the providers. Accès à la Vallée de La Roya -->

Pets are welcome, but must be kept on a lead within the festival grounds. Accès à la Vallée de La Roya -->

4. Are there any special measures for people with reduced mobility?

The festival strives to be accessible to all. The farmers’ market is held in the tarmac car park at Castérino, which is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The outdoor activities (walks, treasure hunts, etc.) are not adapted for people with reduced mobility. You can, however, take advantage of a number of activities available throughout the weekend 👉 market, conferences, yoga, creative workshops, climate fresco or the play. Accès à la Vallée de La Roya -->

5. How can we contribute to the eco-responsibility of the festival?

We encourage car pooling, the use of reusable water bottles and respect for waste sorting practices.

6. What ecological measures are taken during the festival?

We’re focusing on reducing our ecological impact, in particular by managing waste and making the most of local service providers. 🌱 A “zero trace” festival – Zero trace bivouac and festival: respect for nature, no pollution left behind. – Waste sorting with accessible sorting bins – Glass recycling guaranteed – Decorations stored and reused from one edition to the next. – Upcycling garlands: created from old communication media and unused clothing. 🤝 Local roots – Choice of local service providers – Local manufacturers for drinks and products – Short routes and limited travel 🌍 Raising awareness and inspiration – Activities and meetings on environmental and social issues – Spotlight on local associations and initiatives – A clear desire to build tomorrow’s sustainable tourism together 🎨 Responsible organisation – Decoration and signage produced directly by the Tourist Office team

7. Can I buy local products to take away?

Yes, the farmers’ market offers a variety of local products that you can buy and take away. The same goes for the artisans.

RivierALP: an outdoor destination between the Alps and the Mediterranean

Walking and cycling between two worlds

There is a region where the mountains meet the sea.
A region to explore on foot or by mountain bike, following natural routes that link coastlines, valleys and villages. RivierAlp isa new cross-border outdoor destination, born of this simple idea: to link the Alps to the Mediterranean through travel, moderate exertion and mindful discovery.

Designed for hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts, RivierAlp invites you to explore a preserved, vibrant and inhabited area straddling France and Italy. From the valleys of Piedmont to the Mediterranean coast, you’ll find Italian elegance, the warmth of French villages and that shared spirit of togetherness that unites both sides of the Alps.

A life-size playground, to be explored stage by stage, offering sporting, social and inspiring adventures.

Check out the RivierALPwebsite here – the perfect place to plan your next outdoor adventures!

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A touring destination in the heart of the Alps

RivierAlp creates great crossings between the Alps and the Mediterranean. It’s a cross-border itinerary network between France and Italy, comprising 9 walking routes and 7 cycling routes, totalling more than 430 km! Designed to accommodate a wide range of activities – hiking, road biking, mountain biking, gravel biking or VTTAE – you can discover the region at your own pace. You can walk for several days, cycle from one valley to the next, link mountain and sea, or choose a stage to suit your level of ability. Everywhere, the same spirit: take your time, discover and experience the RivierAlp region.

There’s also a huge diversity of landscapes at every stage. On the French side, the Roya and Bévéra valleys, as far as the Menton coastline, offer a spectacular transition to the sea, with its hilltop villages, fortified heritage and balconies overlooking the Mediterranean.

Along the way, you’ll pass through authentic villages, discovering a living heritage, emblematic places and encounters that give meaning to the journey. Local restaurants, local produce and local know-how are all along the way, inviting you to explore the region in a different way, beyond the route, through its flavours and its stories.
And the adventure doesn’t stop there. RivierAlp is also a fantastic outdoor playground, where you can climb, fly, canyoneer your way through the gorges and enjoy a whole host of experiences that combine effort, discovery and thrills.

Experience RivierALP

On foot or by bike, itineraries designed for touring

From the heart of the Italian and French Alps, the routes gradually head towards the sea. They are organised around a departure point at Limone, three arrival points – Menton, San Remo and Imperia – and several entry points that allow you to join the routes at different points in the area. You can plan your itinerary according to your wishes: a complete crossing, a tour in stages, or a targeted exploration of a valley or slope.

Coming soon:

Detailed routes,
Practical information for each stage,
Itinerary adapted to your level,

Directly on the RivierAlp website, as well as on Komoot, to prepare and follow your routes.

In the meantime, a RivierAlp mini-guide with a Gpx route is available for you to follow on the flagship “Limone to Menton” itinerary.

RivierAlp Outdoor Club

Are you an accommodation provider, local producer, retailer, restaurant owner, institution, association, tourist information centre or provider of outdoor activities?

Join the RivierAlp Outdoor Cluband become part of a network of stakeholders committed to the development of a cross-border region. The club enables you to be part of a collective effort and to contribute to sustainable, responsible and locally-rooted tourism.

To join, you can access the registration forms here, as well as the operating guidelines here.

Once you have completed the form, please send it to the address corresponding to your country:

Italy: tecnico.bignone@gmail.com
France: tende-tourisme@menton-riviera-merveilles.fr

Membership means

– Becoming part of an official network promoting outdoor activities

– Taking part in events, trade fairs and educational trips

– Using the RivierALP Outdoor brand to promote your activity

– Access to shared tools: signage, promotional material, digital visibility, etc.

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When the project echoes

RivierAlp is already attracting interest! Here you can find our press releases, which tell the story of the destination through experience in the field, effort, contemplation and encounters.

Feature stories March 2026

MK Sport December 2025

Treck magazine December 2025

A European project serving the region

RivierAlp was born out of the European Interreg VI-A France-Italy ALCOTRA project.
It is part of a cooperation approach between Alpine and Mediterranean territories, with the aim of developing sustainable, balanced and shared tourism.
The project brings together French and Italian institutional and regional partners committed to preserving natural environments and supporting local players.
RivierAlp is an invitation to travel differently, with a clear conscience, in the heart of a living region.