Mont Chiran

Mont Chiran is a mountain summit in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence rising to 1905 meters with steep limestone walls. The peak dominates the landscape above the Verdon basin, forming part of a range known for its dramatic geology and layered rock formations.

The mountain formed during the Alpine mountain-building period when rock layers stacked and lifted to their current heights. The visible limestone walls contain fossils and layers recording millions of years of geological change.

The mountain observatory serves as an educational center where astronomers guide visitors through the exploration of celestial objects.

The summit can be reached via hiking trails that wind through forest and mountain meadows accessible to hikers of different levels. Visitors should prepare for altitude exposure and bring proper gear, as weather conditions change rapidly at height.

The panoramic view from the summit stretches across the Verdon valley and reveals distant mountain ranges on clear days. The climb attracts stargazers because the altitude offers less light pollution for night-sky observation.