The Alps meet the Mediterranean. This statement alone would almost be enough to describe the Mercantour in all its diversity: an authentic Alpine massif, with fifteen or so peaks over 3,000 metres, animal and plant species that can generally only be seen after a long journey, contrasting landscapes between terraces of olive trees and high-altitude meadows, snow-covered expanses illuminated by an absolute blue sky... You will find all its characteristics illustrated and detailed in this book by Claude Raybaud.