Crête de la Blanche
Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-Maritimes, France
Out-and-back trail in Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-Maritimes, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 15.8 mi (25.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,459 ft (1,359 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 20 min
- High point
- 8,507 ft (2,593 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Peak: Pointe de Colombart 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from start
- Peak: Cime de la Blanche 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Peak: Pointe Giassin 14.9 mi (24.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Col de la Colombière 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from start
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Questions about Crête de la Blanche
How long is Crête de la Blanche?
Crête de la Blanche is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 20 min. It climbs 4,459 ft (1,359 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,507 ft (2,593 m).
How hard is Crête de la Blanche?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Crête de la Blanche?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Crête de la Blanche?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Crête de la Blanche shaded?
Mostly exposed (14% under trees).
What can you do on Crête de la Blanche?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Crête de la Blanche?
Gîte communal de Bousieyas, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for Crête de la Blanche?
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 Crête de la Blanche
- Tête de l'Enchastraye Parc national du Mercantour (cœur) · Expert · 9.3 mi (14.9 km)
- Circuit de Tortisse Parc national du Mercantour (cœur) · Expert · 10.2 mi (16.5 km)
- Chemin de l'Énergie - Étape 1 Parc national du Mercantour (cœur) · Expert · 9.3 mi (15 km)
- Pointe de Colombart Parc national du Mercantour (cœur) · Hard · 5 mi (8.1 km)
- Lac Verdet Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Hard · 5.2 mi (8.4 km)
- Tour du lac des Sagnes Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Col de Gialorgues Parc national du Mercantour (cœur) · Hard · 6.1 mi (9.8 km)
- Cima delle Lose Cuneo · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
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