La Cougourde, Mountain summit in Alpes-Maritimes, France
The Caïres de Cougourde rises to 2921 meters, forming a natural border between France and Italy within the Mercantour-Argentera mountain range.
The first climbing route on the western face of Peak IV of Caïres de Cougourde was established in 1927, marking the beginning of technical ascents.
The name Cougourde derives from the Provençal word for gourd, reflecting the local language influence on geographical features in the region.
The mountain trek starts at Saint-Martin-Vésubie, passing Lake Boréon to the terminal parking lot, covering 13 kilometers with 1300 meters elevation gain.
The mountain structure consists of four distinct peaks, with Peak I standing as the highest point along the Franco-Italian border.
Location: Alpes-Maritimes
Elevation above the sea: 2,921 m
Part of: France–Italy border
GPS coordinates: 44.13658,7.34561
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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