Farguet Pass – Sensational viewpoint loop from Col de Braus

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Sospel

Farguet Pass – Sensational viewpoint loop from Col de Braus

Moderate

4.8

(5)

hikers

Farguet Pass – Sensational viewpoint loop from Col de Braus

04:08

13.8km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.06 km

Beau panorama depuis le petit Braus.

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Place with a multitude of parallel trails which makes navigation difficult depending on the GPS you have.

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1.68 km

Superb panorama

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2.26 km

Splendid panorama

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2.47 km

Magnificent panorama.

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3.81 km

Farguet Pass

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At Col de Farguet go down immediately to the right for Col de Braus avoiding circumnavigating the summit

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4.10 km

Magnificent panorama.

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4.89 km

Sensational viewpoint

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10.1 km

Splendid view

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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.83 km

3.06 km

698 m

204 m

Surfaces

9.39 km

2.84 km

680 m

603 m

204 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,110 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

19°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

December 7, 2023,Cîme du farguet, Mont Scadelans, tête de Lavina, mont Avellan et retour.

Very beautiful, affordable hike, without any particular difficulties.
The landscapes are fabulous throughout the Mentonnais, Sospelois hinterland, and much further afield.
Treat yourself!

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March 13, 2023,Cîme du farguet, Mont Scadelan, petit Braus, tête de Lavina

Nice hike without any difficulty
To do with the family for its beautiful panoramas.

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March 13, 2023,Cîme du farguet, Mont Scadelans, tête de Lavina, mont Avellan et retour.

Very nice walk with a low gradient which will delight you with its many majestic panoramas.
No particular difficulty will await you, which does not prevent you from remaining vigilant!

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