Les Balcons du Mercantour
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
- 10.8 mi (17.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,012 ft (918 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr
- High point
- 8,862 ft (2,701 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Cime de la Vallette 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge de Rabuons 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Les Balcons du Mercantour
How long is Les Balcons du Mercantour?
Les Balcons du Mercantour is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr. It climbs 3,012 ft (918 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,862 ft (2,701 m).
How hard is Les Balcons du Mercantour?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Les Balcons du Mercantour?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Les Balcons du Mercantour?
Drinking water on the way at 10.3 mi (16.5 km). Toilets: 10.2 mi (16.5 km).
Is Les Balcons du Mercantour shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Les Balcons du Mercantour?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Les Balcons du Mercantour?
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 Les Balcons du Mercantour
- Chemin des Terrettos Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Lago di San Bernolfo - Collalunga Alpes-Maritimes · Moderate · 3 mi (4.8 km)
- Rocca di San Bernolfo Alpes-Maritimes · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Corborant dal Passo Corborant Alpes-Maritimes · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Chemin du canal Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Circuit de Sainte-Eurosie Parc national du Mercantour (cœur) · Hard · 5.5 mi (8.9 km)
- San Bernolfo-Testa dell'Autaret Alpes-Maritimes · Hard · 5.9 mi (9.4 km)
- Colle di Seccia Cuneo · Moderate · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
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