Sommet du Couar, Mountain viewpoint at 1988 meters in Préalpes de Digne, France.
The path to Sommet du Couar begins in Archail village and progresses through a series of rocky switchbacks leading to Pas d'Archail pass.
The location became a primary hiking destination in the Alpes de Haute-Provence, integrated into the Departmental Hiking Plan network of maintained trails.
A metal box placed at the base of the summit cross allows hikers to leave messages, establishing a local tradition of shared experiences.
The route requires careful preparation with an elevation gain of 650 meters and a total round-trip distance of 22 kilometers.
The site hosts the largest population of Orsini's viper, Europe's smallest venomous snake, reaching lengths of up to 50 centimeters.
Location: Tartonne
GPS coordinates: 44.10070,6.34994
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:38
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