Pointe Fine
- 2.0 mi
- round trip
- 3,468 ft
- climb
- 6,342 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Pointe Fine is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (3.9 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 5,060 ft and 6,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,630 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Jausiers, about 1.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Costebelle, Brec Aneline and Le Petit Clausis. For camping, Camping le Planet and Camping de Champ Félèze are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Pointe Fine for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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