Via Marenca
Parco Naturale del Marguareis, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Out-and-back trail in Parco Naturale del Marguareis, Alpes-Maritimes, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 15.3 mi (24.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,327 ft (1,319 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 10 min
- High point
- 7,858 ft (2,395 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Cime Ventose 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Peak: Pointe de Farenga / Punta Farenga 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Peak: Cime Missoun 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Peak: Cima di Velega / Cime de Vélègue 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Caserme 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from start
- Hut: Rifugio Don Barbera 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from start
- Campsite 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Via Marenca
How long is Via Marenca?
Via Marenca is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 10 min. It climbs 4,327 ft (1,319 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,858 ft (2,395 m).
How hard is Via Marenca?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Via Marenca?
Parking at the far end.
Are there water and toilets on Via Marenca?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. No toilets mapped.
Is Via Marenca shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Via Marenca?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Via Marenca?
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 Via Marenca
- Strada Ex-Militare Monesi - Col di Tenda Parco Naturale del Marguareis · Expert · 11.2 mi (18.1 km)
- Variante del Plateau Alpes-Maritimes · Expert · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Il Plateau Imperia · Expert · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Variante Anello delle Malghe Cuneo · Hard · 4.9 mi (7.9 km)
- La Rossa Imperia · Expert · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- La Blu Imperia · Expert · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- La Verde Imperia · Expert · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- Strada Ex-Militare Monesi - Col di Tenda Parco Naturale del Marguareis · Expert · 14 mi (22.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap