The 2026 season has started in the Southern French Alps, and the first guided trips are already underway in the Tinée valley.
As every year, the trout fishing opening marks the return of long days on wild mountain rivers, deep in the preserved landscapes of the Mercantour.
Early season conditions are typical of alpine rivers: cold water, strong flows, and technical fishing, but also great opportunities for motivated anglers.
Fly fishing, whether with nymph techniques or tandem rigs, is perfectly suited to these fast and clear mountain streams.
Guided fly fishing trips with Esprit Rivières are starting again for the new season, always with the same philosophy:
small groups, personalized guiding, and exploration of beautiful rivers such as the Tinée, the Cians, and other hidden valleys of the Southern Alps.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, the beginning of the season is a perfect time to discover fly fishing in a wild and authentic environment, far from crowded places.
The 2026 season looks very promising, and I will be happy to guide you on the rivers of the Mercantour and the French Alps.
👉 More information and booking:
https://espritrivieres.fr
Guillaume Mary
Fly Fishing Guide – Esprit Rivières
Tinée Valley – Mercantour – Southern French Alps