Via Alpina Red R144
- 4.2 mi
- one way
- 1,801 ft
- climb
- 8,098 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Via Alpina Red R144 is a 4.2-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national du Mercantour (cœur). It runs between about 6,240 ft and 8,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,800 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Martin-Vésubie, about 5.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Petit Caïre, Grand Cayre de la Madone and Collet du Lac de Fenestre. For camping, Zone de bivouac du Refuge des Merveilles and A la Ferme Saint-Joseph are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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
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