Mont Neiglier

Mont Neiglier is a mountain summit located within Mercantour National Park, rising to 2,786 meters between Saint-Martin-Vésubie and Belvédère. The peak features steep rocky slopes and exposed stone faces that dominate its profile throughout the range.

The mountain's name originates from its dark coloration, shaped by linguistic changes that occurred through regional speech patterns over centuries. This naming reflects how the natural landscape influenced local place names in the Alps.

Mont Neiglier marks a significant boundary within the Mercantour-Argentera massif, representing a natural divide between different territorial jurisdictions in the French Alps.

Climbers can access the summit through the southwest couloir starting from Madone de Fenestre, following a diagonal route across scree fields toward the ridge. Good fitness and mountain climbing experience help navigate this steep approach.

The northwest face contains multiple climbing routes through gullies and stone slabs that present varying levels of difficulty depending on season and conditions. These changing challenges appeal to climbers seeking different experiences at different times of year.

Location: Alpes-Maritimes

Elevation above the sea: 2,786 m

GPS coordinates: 44.08854,7.38691

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:02