Pic de l'Ours, Mountain peak in Esterel Massif, France.
The Pic de l'Ours reaches 488 meters above sea level, featuring distinctive red porphyry rocks and steep slopes overlooking the Mediterranean coast.
The mountain formed during the Permian period through volcanic activities approximately 250 million years ago, creating its characteristic ignimbrite composition.
The mountain network includes numerous marked trails that connect different sections of the Esterel Massif, representing centuries of local mountaineering traditions.
Visitors can access the summit through a hiking circuit starting at Col Notre Dame parking area, with signs marking the path throughout the ascent.
A 56-meter telecommunications tower stands at the summit, providing digital television coverage to the eastern Var and western Maritime Alps regions.
Location: Var
Elevation above the sea: 492 m
Made from material: rhyolite
GPS coordinates: 43.47626,6.90551
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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