Bauroux

Bauroux is a mountain summit in the Alpes-Maritimes department reaching 1,644 meters high with prominent limestone cliffs. The slopes are covered in Mediterranean vegetation and surrounded by steep terrain that defines the local landscape.

Caves at the base of the rock formations served as Neolithic shelters, providing evidence of early human presence in the region. These archaeological remains show that people lived and worked in the area thousands of years ago.

The mountain stands along the historic RD 6085 route, where Napoleon Bonaparte made a strategic stop at Brondet Castle during his 1815 campaign.

The hike from Séranon village involves climbing roughly 700 meters in elevation over about 5 hours on a marked trail. Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy hiking boots since the terrain is rocky and steep throughout.

The southern face rises as barren, exposed rock while the northern slope supports a thick forest canopy. This sharp contrast is visible from many angles and creates a striking visual divide on the mountain.