Le Caïre Gros
Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Alpes-Maritimes, France
Out-and-back trail in Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Alpes-Maritimes, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5.3 mi (8.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,552 ft (778 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr
- High point
- 6,713 ft (2,046 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Peak: Le Faut 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Peak: Le Caïre Petit 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Peak: Le Caïre Gros 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from start
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Questions about Le Caïre Gros
How long is Le Caïre Gros?
Le Caïre Gros is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr. It climbs 2,552 ft (778 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,713 ft (2,046 m).
How hard is Le Caïre Gros?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Le Caïre Gros?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Le Caïre Gros?
Drinking water on the way at 0.1 mi (0.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Le Caïre Gros shaded?
Mostly shaded (80% under trees).
What can you do on Le Caïre Gros?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Le Caïre Gros?
La Balma, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Proxi, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).
Is this a good week for Le Caïre Gros?
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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