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les chamois
Col de Turini,
France
29 - 30 September 2007
www.hotel-les-chamois.com
Members of the
Pan Chapter Europe, from the French Riviera, where very happy to join
Aladin at the "col du Turini". It is a
wonderful place which includes the National Park of the Mercantour, a
ski resort and the Monte Carlo Rally.
Hiking in
the National Park of the Mercantour
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The National Park of the Mercantour, is located 1 hour from
Nice. This superb mountain chain , with some peaks reaching
3.000 meters and many lakes, offers a complete change of
scenery. The
Authion Massif is an area full of historical sites, linking
with the Second World War with ruins of fortifications and
army barracks at the door of the National Mercantour Park.
The Authion's fortifications have been planned by the
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And all the buildings were refurnished during the
30's under Magino supervisions. These constructions
were part of the south Alps Magino strategic line.
Now the place had became a capital starting point
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Especially because of the access to the Vallée des
Merveilles through the famous hiking path (GR 52) passing by
Saint Veran, the summit and the pass of Raus, the Cime du
Diable, to finally reach splendid scenery over the lakes.
There the view is amazing with lakes and rocks, some
rupestral engravings will be appreciated by the hikers at
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The engravings date from
around 1800 years BC, during the Bronze Age. They have been
engraved on flat rocks polished by the glaciers. There is the
biggest testimony of prehistorical arts known in France. The
Vésubie Valley also offers a large choice of hiking tracks all
marked out, accessible all year round for all hikers. To find
out more about hiking in the area get the guide Randoxygéne :
Rando Moyen Pays published byConseil général des Alpes
Maritimes. Free of charge from the Tourist Board, or visit our
links at the bottom of this page. |
Ski resort
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At 12 km from
the "Col du Turini", the winter ski resort, Turini-Camp d'Argent,
which is located at 1700 meters above sea level, offers a
choice of all kinds of snow activities like, snowshoe or
skiing-hiking, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, sledge. With
3 T-bar tows including 1 for beginners and 2 for experienced,
this skiing resort is aimed at families and is very popular with
the skiing classes from the Bévéra and Vésubie Valley. |
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The Monte Carlo Rally |
The Monte Carlo
Rally has been run 73 times. During this period it has won the respect
of all drivers, both old and new. The Turini is a mythical stage
incorporating all of the characteristics that have made this event one
of the most difficult rallies, but at the same time probably the most
exciting and splendid.
Culminating at
an altitude of 1607m, the Col de Turini has been the arena where the
best drivers in rally history have demonstrated their skills for the
assembled fans. Difficult and dangerous, this stage has caught out many
drivers. Larousse, Thérier, Waldegård, Delecour, McRae, Grönholm or
Solberg are just some of the many drivers that have had trouble over the
Turini stage. But it is also there that these rally legends made their
names, and it is this paradox that gives the stage its mystique.
Also legendary
for its "Night of Turini", this stage attracts thousands of fans each
year and provides a fitting showcase for the spectacular and dangerous
sport of rallying.
To this day,
this stage created for itself a great history and has an aura without
equal, becoming a legend you can live here fully.
Photo
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Pan Chapter Europe members in front of Aladin's hotel Pan Nic in the middle of the Second World War ruins
Pan Chapter Europe members in front of Aladin's hotel
 
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