Cime de Pal, Alpine summit in Mercantour National Park, France
Cime de Pal reaches an elevation of 2588 meters in the Maritime Alps, providing extensive views across the valleys of the Mercantour-Argentera massif.
The paths around Cime de Pal were established during the 19th century by early mountaineers who systematically explored the Mercantour massif.
Local shepherds traditionally use the pastures surrounding Cime de Pal during summer months for their flocks of sheep grazing at high altitudes.
The ascent from Gialorgues Refuge requires approximately six hours of hiking, following the trail through Gialorgues Pass to reach the summit.
The mountain features a distinct geological formation primarily composed of schist, characteristic of peaks in this section of the French Alps.
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Elevation above the sea: 2,588 m
GPS coordinates: 44.20596,6.82799
Latest update: June 23, 2025 15:05
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