Mont Bégo, Mountain summit in Alpes-Maritimes, France.
Mont Bégo stands at 2,872 meters in elevation within the Mercantour massif, featuring conglomerate rock formations from the Permian period.
Archaeological research indicates that ancient Liguri tribes considered this mountain sacred, deriving its name from the Indo-European root 'beg' meaning divine.
The mountain lies within the Vallée des Merveilles, where thousands of prehistoric rock engravings document early human activities in the Maritime Alps.
Access to Mont Bégo requires a T3-rated hiking trail, with the Refuge des Merveilles mountain shelter located at 1,741 meters providing accommodation.
The mountain ranks first in prominence among 17 peaks in the Zone réglementée des Merveilles and eleventh out of 463 peaks in Mercantour National Park.
Location: Alpes-Maritimes
Elevation above the sea: 2,872 m
Part of: Maritime Alps
GPS coordinates: 44.07308,7.45042
Latest update: May 25, 2025 15:06
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