Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Sentier du Couarp

2.2 mi
round trip: 4,311 ft
climb: 6,526 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sentier du Couarp is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.4 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 5,400 ft and 6,530 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,960 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Jausiers, about 0.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe Fine, Costebelle and Brec Aneline. 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 Sentier du Couarp for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.