Le Petit Parpaillon, Mountain summit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Le Petit Parpaillon reaches an elevation of 2,734 meters within the Parpaillon Massif, featuring rocky terrain and steep slopes between Ubaye and Durance valleys.
The mountain routes across Le Petit Parpaillon developed as essential paths for local communities, connecting different valleys in the French Alps through centuries.
Local shepherds maintain traditional agricultural practices near Le Petit Parpaillon, where sheep graze during summer months on mountain grasslands.
Hiking to Le Petit Parpaillon involves a challenging 14.8-kilometer trail with 1,460 meters elevation gain, requiring advanced navigation skills and proper mountain equipment.
The summit provides direct views of the neighboring Grand Parpaillon tunnel, an engineering structure that connects Hautes-Alpes to Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
Elevation above the sea: 2,734 m
GPS coordinates: 44.48545,6.64141
Latest update: June 11, 2025 21:31
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