La Frontière Fortifiée
Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Point-to-point trail in Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 27 mi (43.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 8,458 ft (2,578 m)
- Est. Time
- 13 hr
- High point
- 8,130 ft (2,478 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping Bel Iscle 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Batterie XII 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 6 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Visitor center 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Abri de N-O de Fontvive 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Ouvrage de Haut-Saint-Ours 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Batterie de Mallemort 16 mi (25.7 km) from start
- Shelter 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from start
- Shelter 16.8 mi (27 km) from start
- Picnic area 17.4 mi (28 km) from start
- Shelter 21.7 mi (35 km) from start
- Hut: Rifugio della pace 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Fausto Coppi 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from start
- Spring: Fontana di Napoleone 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from start
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Questions about La Frontière Fortifiée
How long is La Frontière Fortifiée?
La Frontière Fortifiée is 27 mi (43.4 km) long. Most people take about 13 hr. It climbs 8,458 ft (2,578 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,130 ft (2,478 m).
How hard is La Frontière Fortifiée?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for La Frontière Fortifiée?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on La Frontière Fortifiée?
Drinking water on the way at 6.1 mi (9.8 km), 11.5 mi (18.5 km), 16.1 mi (25.9 km), 24.8 mi (39.9 km). Toilets: 1.2 mi (1.9 km), 6.1 mi (9.7 km), 14 mi (22.5 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is La Frontière Fortifiée shaded?
Partly shaded (39% under trees).
What can you do on La Frontière Fortifiée?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near La Frontière Fortifiée?
Ubaïa, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: La Souste, 1 mi (1.5 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for La Frontière Fortifiée?
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.
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- Canal de Débalens Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Hard · 5 mi (8 km)
- Col de Vars (2108 m) depuis Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Moderate · 10.4 mi (16.8 km)
- Lac des Neuf Couleurs Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Expert · 10.5 mi (16.9 km)
- Tour de l'Oronaye Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Expert · 12.7 mi (20.5 km)
- Les Vistes Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Expert · 12.8 mi (20.6 km)
- Sentier sous le Lac de l'Étoile Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Chemin de la Traverse Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
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