Tende

Tende

Travel guide and tourist information

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownTendeLa Brigue at 3.3 km
Insee code06163Fontan at 10.1 km
Postcode06430Saorge at 11.7 km
Latitude44.0890970Breil-sur-Roya at 18 km
Longitude7.5934540Moulinet at 22 km
AltitudeFrom 552 to 2920 metersBelvédère at 23 km
Surface177.47 km²La Bollène-Vésubie at 24 km
Population2018 inhabitantsRoquebillière at 24 km
Density11 inhabitants/km²Lantosque at 26 km
National labelsSospel at 26 km
Chief townNice (at 81 km, 82 min)Saint-Martin-Vésubie at 27 km
DepartmentAlpes-MaritimesVenanson at 27 km
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Alternately Provence, Savoie, French, Italian, French and again, the common Tende is the largest of the Alpes-Maritimes with nearly 17 747 hectares. Bounded on the north by the Pass Tende and the Italian border, it includes part of the Mercantour National Park with the prestigious valleys in Wonderland, and of Fontanalbe Valmasque Agglomerations Tende and St Dalmas, the hamlets of Vievola, Granile, and Casterino Canaresse. An important step on the road with salt and Sospel Breil, it is one of the largest towns in the High Country Maritime Alps.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The old town, the Museum of Wonders, which also offers temporary exhibitions, baroque churches that are open every day, the chapels, the home of honey and bees.
  • The Mercantour National Park: park mountain spanning 68 500 hectares of the neck up Tende Ubaye encompassing the valleys of Wonderland, and of Fontanalbe Valmasque located on the town.
  • The Valley of Wonders: One of the richest collections of rock carvings in Europe, open, with more than 40 000 engravings of the copper age and bronze. Included on the list of proposals for World Heritage of UNESCO.
  • Pass Tende: 19th century military fortifications that line the ridge border with Italy (visit buildings not permitted). Mount Rose is visible in good weather and golden eagles and vultures have made their territory. Purpose of a vast tourist complex in conjunction with the resort of Limone Piemonte, some of these strengths will be restored soon.
  • To the athletes are offered activities such as mountain biking, equestrian, 4x4 excursions, hiking, golf, paragliding, via ferrata, the ball games, fishing, swimming pool in summer. In winter, enjoy cross country skiing, ski touring, hiking in dog sledding, snowshoeing and walks in the Nordic area Castérino.
  • Cinema, media library with internet point.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Saint-Dalmas-de-Tende,   Train station of Tende
Information pointsTourist Office of Tende
Leisure centresMuseum of the Merveilles de Tende,   Ski Resort Tende / Val Casterino
MonumentsCollegiate Church Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Natural sitesHeadland of the Abisse,   Mount Agnellino,   Mount Bego,   Mount Corto,   Mount Paracuerta,   Mount Pepino,   Mount Santa-Maria,   Pass of la Perla

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The second Sunday of July is hosted by the feast of Saint Eloi, patron saint of mule with at a parade of mules harnessed bright colors, local dances, ball on the Town Hall Square, entertainment all week- end.
  • The weekend before August 15 hosts Great Day Peasant with stalls selling local products (cheese, honey, crafts ...) and demonstrations such as milking cows, shearing sheep. .. Very lively and quality (such as products offered), this festival is popular with visitors and family, more and more each year.
  • Other events are held throughout the year: chestnut festival, African festival, festival of theater ... Check with the tourist office at Tende +33 4 93 04 73 71.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

20 minutes by car is the resort of Limone Piemonte Alps (Italy).

PHOTOS
The village of Tende
 
Go Mercantour National Park
Pastures, hamlet Castérino.
 
The Feast of Saint Eloi
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WEATHER
Sunday 12 February
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Min. -3°C - Max. 5°C
Monday 13 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 7°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C
VACATION RENTALS 
Apartment for 4 persons
Tende
Apartment in the heart of the medieval village at the foot of the valley of the wonders to 860 meters located in the town of Tende.
Located in Tende500 € per week 
Résidence Hôtelière de la Vieille Ferme
Tende
Vacation Rentals Apartment 4 or 6 people on Golf Viévola has the week, weekend or three days, cleaning and bed linen provided. 1 / 2 pension supplement per person per day. contact us...
Located in TendeFrom 350 € to 400 € per week 
Chalet Les lupins
Tende
In a mountain chalet at the foot of the Vallée des Merveilles to Castérino (altitude 1550 m) in the town of Tende, apartment for rent. Possibility to rent for 4 people with supplement...
Located in TendeFrom 400 € to 500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping a la ferme st joseph    
8.4
Saint-Martin-Vésubie
In the center of the National Park of Mercantour, situated at 1000 m of altitude, only 60 km from the Mediterranean Sea, lies this lovely orchard transformed into a camping area, nestled...
Located 27 km from Tende16 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Les Trois Vallees     
6.8
Moulinet
Nestled in the forest at the edge of the Mercantour National Park, Les Trois Vallées hotel offers a warm welcome to nature lovers and guests looking for a peaceful location. All the...
Located 20 km from TendeRoom from 70 €
Hôtel Les Chamois     
8.4
La Bollène-Vésubie
Hotel Les Chamois is situated at the summit in Col de Turini in a forested area. This mountain residence offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi internet access. All of the rooms have...
Located 20 km from TendeRoom from 49 €
Gite Le Stéric    
8.6
Sospel
Set in the heart of the Bévera Valley, this apartment is located in the centre of the small village of Sospel. You can go hiking in the surrounding countryside or drive the 15 km to...
Located 25 km from TendeRoom from 59 €

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