로크빌리에르‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪11‬개의 산 정상

From the valley, you have to climb 1,700 meters of elevation gain to reach Mount Pépoiri. At 2,674 meters above sea level, the views of the Mercantour ridges are the greatest reward. The surrounding trails are neither too technical nor too rough, making it a perfect playground for trail runners.

Nice view with depth of field

The Brec d'Utelle is a summit culminating at 1,604 meters. On a clear day, it offers an unforgettable panorama of the Mercantour, the Côte d'Azur and the surrounding valleys (Var, Tinée, Vésubie). Note that "brec", a name of Gallic origin, means "point of rock", "peak", or "steep place".

The work and the barracks of La Forca are now ruins. They were built between January 1887 and November 1891 at a time of border tension. Its purpose was to monitor the Roya valley in order to control a possible invasion of troops from Italy. They come to replace an old Sardinian redoubt. The two buildings are located at the southern summit of the Massif de L'Authion at 2,078 meters above sea level. Besides this historic site, the climb to the top is worth doing just for the magnificent views.

The detour via Mont Pépoiri is clearly worth the effort. The trail to the top is not too difficult. On a clear day, you will have an incredible view of the crests of the Mercantour massif. The look sometimes goes as far as Corsica.

Nice tour with a view worth seeing at the end. The route leads partly over rocks and signposts are not available everywhere. A hike with a map on your cell phone is recommended, cairns on the route help with orientation. A running time of 6 hours is realistic for a good fitness level. If you are lucky you can see chamois and golden eagles on this route. Still accessible at the beginning of October.

The ascent to the Cime du Diable is definitely worthwhile because of the good all-round visibility. Now in July, the ascent is recommended, preferably in the morning when the sky is clear. The climb is quite steep at the end, but not too long. Of course there is cell phone reception at the summit, which is rarely the case elsewhere. Note that trekking poles are not allowed in this area unless equipped with rubber stoppers. It is also not allowed to move off the paths. Corresponding small signs give precise information from place to place about what is allowed and what is not.

Wonderful hike all along the route. High-top shoes and poles recommended.