Mont Gros
Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-Maritimes, France
Out-and-back trail in Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-Maritimes, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.7 mi (7.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,322 ft (403 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 10 min
- High point
- 4,094 ft (1,248 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: PO du Col de Brouis 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Ouvrage du Monte grosso 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from start
- Peak: Mont Gros 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mont Gros
How long is Mont Gros?
Mont Gros is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 10 min. It climbs 1,322 ft (403 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,094 ft (1,248 m).
How hard is Mont Gros?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mont Gros?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Mont Gros?
Drinking water on the way at 0.1 mi (0.2 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Mont Gros shaded?
Mostly shaded (72% under trees).
What can you do on Mont Gros?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Mont 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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