Col de Cerise
Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-Maritimes, France
Out-and-back trail in Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-Maritimes, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.2 mi (9.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,376 ft (1,029 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 40 min
- High point
- 8,343 ft (2,543 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Gite d'Étape du Boréon 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Hommage aux Gendarmes de Mont Pelago 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Vastiéra du Cavalet 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
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Questions about Col de Cerise
How long is Col de Cerise?
Col de Cerise is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 40 min. It climbs 3,376 ft (1,029 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,343 ft (2,543 m).
How hard is Col de Cerise?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Col de Cerise?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Col de Cerise?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Col de Cerise shaded?
Partly shaded (48% under trees).
What can you do on Col de Cerise?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Col de Cerise?
L'Ô à la bouche, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.1 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Col de Cerise?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Col de Cerise
- Piagu Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 2.8 mi (4.4 km)
- Pelago Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Mercantour Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Hard · 6.9 mi (11 km)
- Sentier Valléen de la Vésubie Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Circuit de Trécolpas Parc national du Mercantour (cœur) · Hard · 4.7 mi (7.5 km)
- Sentier Valléen de la Vésubie Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, variante Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée / Saint-Martin Vésubie Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Expert · 34.5 mi (55.6 km)
- Salita alpinistica al Brocan Parco Naturale delle Alpi Marittime · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
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