Baou des Noirs, Limestone summit in Vence, France
The Baou des Noirs rises 677 meters above sea level, featuring steep cliffs and a characteristic flat top typical of Castellane Prealps formations.
This natural formation received its name from the Black Penitents religious brotherhood, who conducted annual processions to its summit during the 13th century.
The summit belongs to a chain of four baous surrounding Vence, representing geological formations specific to southeastern French regional terminology.
Hikers reach the summit through an 8-kilometer trail from Vence, following marked paths that gain 400 meters in elevation through rocky terrain.
From the peak, visitors observe Mediterranean landscapes extending from Cap Ferrat to the Esterel mountains across multiple geological plateaus.
Location: Vence
GPS coordinates: 43.74298,7.12410
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:40
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