Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

ex strada militare

An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

0.3 mi
round trip
1,151 ft
climb
7,497 ft
high point
Out and back
route

ex strada militare is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 7,070 ft and 7,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Tende, about 5.1 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Bec Roux, Rocca dell'Abisso Cima sud / Roche de l'Abisse Cime sud and Rocca dell'Abisso / Roche de l'Abisse. For camping, Zone de bivouac and Camping Municipal Saint-Jacques are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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