PC Alt 599

The PC Alt 599 peak rises to an elevation of 599 meters above sea level, offering views across the Provençal landscape toward the Mediterranean Sea.

The summit became a reference point for cartographers during the 19th century mapping expeditions that documented the elevations of southeastern French peaks.

Local shepherds traditionally used this elevation point as a navigation marker while moving their flocks between summer pastures and winter grazing grounds.

Hiking trails leading to PC Alt 599 require sturdy footwear and water supplies, with spring and autumn presenting the most favorable climbing conditions.

The summit serves as a triangulation point for geodetic measurements, marked by a concrete pillar that aids in regional mapping and surveying operations.

Elevation above the sea: 599 m

GPS coordinates: 43.81155,5.60899

Latest update: March 14, 2025 03:33