Les Trois Évêchés

Les Trois Évêchés is an Alpine peak rising to 2,818 meters in the Provence Alps, with a prominence of 107 meters above surrounding ridges. The summit sits within a vast landscape of high-altitude pastures and steep rocky slopes that define this mountain massif.

The peak takes its name from a historical boundary where three dioceses - Digne, Embrun, and Senez - once met at this location. This tri-border position made the mountain an important landmark for defining regional territories in medieval times.

Shepherds still use the high pastures around this summit to graze their flocks, maintaining practices that have shaped the mountain landscape for centuries. This pastoral tradition connects local communities to the land in a way that defines the character of these highlands.

A marked trail begins at the Laverq mountain shelter, situated roughly 806 meters southwest of the summit, providing access to the peak. Hikers should prepare for rapidly changing mountain weather and bring proper gear for high-altitude conditions.

The peak sits within multiple protected areas including Mercantour National Park and the Geological Reserve of Haute Provence, creating a landscape little changed by modern development. Visitors can observe species and geological formations that exist nowhere else in this particular combination.

Location: France

GPS coordinates: 45.06667,6.36667

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:23