Mercantour entrance – Mont Mounier loop from Col de l'Espaul
Mercantour entrance – Mont Mounier loop from Col de l'Espaul
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Mercantour entrance – Mont Mounier loop from Col de l'Espaul
06:49
17.7km
1,090m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 21, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)
Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.33 km
Mercantour entrance
Highlight • Other
8.94 km
Mont Mounier
Highlight • Summit
Le Mounier is one of the most famous peaks in the Alpes-Maritimes. Namely, its name literally means "black mount".
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17.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.1 km
4.02 km
2.66 km
Surfaces
13.7 km
4.02 km
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Friday 26 June
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13°C
45 %
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