Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Tour du Mont Thabor

38.1 mi
one way
9,841 ft
climb
9,042 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Tour du Mont Thabor is a 38-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 5,350 ft and 9,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 9,840 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Freney, about 5.1 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Gringoil, La Grosse Somme and Le Mounioz. For camping, Spot bivouac and Les Combes are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Tour du Mont Thabor for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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