Pointe Siricocca

Pointe Siricocca is a mountain summit at 1,050 meters elevation in the southern French Alps, offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, Corsica, and the Mercantour range. The location sits at an exposed point where views open in multiple directions.

The summit sits within an area shaped by military fortifications from the 1930s, including structures from the Maginot Line designed to protect French borders. These structures reflect the strategic importance of this alpine passage during World War II.

The village of Sainte-Agnès, from which the hike departs, is Europe's highest coastal settlement and shapes the experience with its medieval character. The place has maintained its mountain community feel despite its historical importance.

The hike begins from the Monti hamlet and requires good fitness as it involves significant elevation gain through alpine terrain. Sturdy footwear and plenty of water are essential, and the route becomes treacherous in poor weather conditions.

On clear days, visitors can spot numerous distant peaks along the horizon, including Mont Ours, Grand Mont, and Mont Bégo, which form a dramatic ridge line. Hiking along this visible spine gives a sense of the vast scale of these mountain ranges.