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Mont Mounier, Mountain summit in Alpes-Maritimes, France

Mont Mounier rises to 2817 meters in elevation within the Maritime Alps, featuring steep limestone cliffs and sedimentary rock formations along its slopes.

The mountain summit contained an astronomical observatory built in 1893, which researchers used for studying celestial objects from this elevated position.

Mont Mounier stands as a prominent geographical landmark within Mercantour National Park, connecting the French Alpine traditions with Mediterranean influences.

The mountain trail extends 17.2 kilometers round-trip with 1,282 meters of elevation gain, requiring 6 to 9 hours for most hikers to complete.

From the peak, visitors can see both the Mediterranean Sea and Corsica island, while the northern view reveals the higher summits of the Alps.

Location: Alpes-Maritimes

Elevation above the sea: 2,817 m

Made from material: sedimentary rock

Part of: Maritime Alps

GPS coordinates: 44.15434,6.97171

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45

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