Grand Capelet

Grand Capelet is a mountain summit in the Alpes-Maritimes that rises to approximately 2,935 meters above sea level. The peak features steep rocky slopes and offers multiple hiking trails that traverse different elevations and terrain types.

The region has been crossed for centuries by merchants using traditional mountain paths to connect local communities across the Alps. These ancient routes shaped the landscape and facilitated trade networks between different valley settlements.

The mountain trails near Grand Capelet demonstrate traditional Alpine path-making techniques, with stone markers guiding travelers through various elevations.

Hikers should start from marked parking areas where well-established trails lead to and around the peak. The summer months provide the most reliable climbing conditions, though the terrain requires appropriate footwear and awareness of changing weather at altitude.

The summit presents a geological formation where visitors can observe distinct rock layers formed through millions of years of Alpine tectonic activity.

Location: Alpes-Maritimes

Elevation above the sea: 2,935 m

GPS coordinates: 44.07815,7.42692

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:28