Mont Alban, Summit in eastern Nice, France

Mont Alban is a small hilltop (223 m) east of Nice, an offshoot of the Alps. With Mont Boron and Mont Vinagrier it forms Nice's eastern boundary, separating the city from Villefranche-sur-Mer. Nice spreads up its western flank, and Fort Alban stands at the summit.

The fort was built in 1557 under Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy as a defensive structure protecting the coast. It remained a strategic outpost until Nice became French territory in 1860, after which its military importance declined.

Mont Alban, Mont Boron and Mont Vinagrier together mark Nice's eastern edge and separate the city from Villefranche-sur-Mer. The lower western slope is built up with Nice's urban spread, while the summit holds Fort Alban.

Visitors can reach the site on foot from nearby neighborhoods or by using local bus services to reach the base. The ascent is moderate and best attempted on clear days when visibility across the sea is good.

Mont Alban rises to 223 metres and, together with Mont Boron and Mont Vinagrier, marks Nice's eastern edge, separating the city from Villefranche-sur-Mer. Nice has spread up its lower western slope, while Fort Alban stands on the summit.