Cime de Baissette

Cime de Baissette is a mountain summit in the Mercantour region of the Alpes-Maritimes, positioned between the Erps and Sangué valleys. The peak displays distinctive gneiss rock formations surrounded by alpine grasslands that become slippery when wet.

The mountain was developed by climbers in the 20th century, who established several routes to the summit. One technical route includes an ice climbing passage known as Natacha.

The mountain forms part of the natural heritage in the French Alps, displaying characteristic gneiss rock formations within the Mercantour landscape.

The route passes through Vallon Sangué and enters a larch forest with marked cairns for orientation. The terrain becomes increasingly rocky as you approach the southwest ridge, so stable footing and proper footwear matter.

The route passes through Vallon Sangué, crossing a larch forest and following cairn-marked paths across rocky terrain to reach the southwest ridge.

Location: Alpes-Maritimes

Elevation above the sea: 2,822 m

GPS coordinates: 44.13639,7.31083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:25