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Col du Fer (2,584 m)

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Col du Fer (2,584 m)

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Col du Fer (2,584 m)

Recommended by 10 hikers out of 11

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Please check local regulations for: Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

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    Location: Saint-Étienne-De-Tinée, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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    1. Circuit de Tortisse via Col du Fer

    12.6km

    04:42

    680m

    680m

    Alpine circuit through Mercantour's wildlife haven with natural limestone arch and emerald lakes.

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    2. Col du Fer Trail (via P45)

    7.59km

    03:52

    630m

    630m

    Wild alpine trail through Piedmont's Maritime Alps to Col du Fer with Mont Viso views.

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    3. Arc de Tortisse – Refuge de Vens loop from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage

    18.5km

    07:50

    1,170m

    1,170m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    September 14, 2023

    On the horizon, Mont Viso!

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      October 15, 2023

      Once you arrive at the Colle, after just 10 minutes there is the Arc de Tortisse

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        June 24, 2024

        The climb from Le Pra is gradual and easy, with the summit of Bonnette in the background. We then passed under the strange Aiguilles de Tortisse before reaching the Col du Fer (view of Mont Viso).

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          July 29, 2024

          Beautiful hill, beautiful views.

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            Location: Saint-Étienne-De-Tinée, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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