Le Pavillon, Mountain summit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Le Pavillon is a mountain summit in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France, rising to 1,625 metres. It lies about 600 kilometres southeast of Paris and 15.6 kilometres west of Riez. The summit stands 88 metres above the surrounding terrain and spans 1.4 kilometres at its base.
Le Pavillon rises to 1,625 metres, 88 metres above the surrounding terrain, with a base about 1.4 kilometres wide. The higher peak of Le Chiran, at 1,905 metres, lies 3.7 kilometres to the southwest. The mountain stands 15.6 kilometres west of Riez, in a sparsely populated area of wooded slopes and surrounding peaks.
Le Pavillon rises above the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, long known for its faïence pottery, and the surrounding hills are covered in downy oak woodland. The mountain lies within the Verdon area, where hiking and nature observation shape how residents and visitors use the slopes today.
The summit is accessible via marked hiking trails with parking areas at the base and routes suited to different skill levels. Weather conditions can change quickly at elevation, so visitors should come prepared.
Le Pavillon rises 1,625 metres, about 88 metres above the surrounding terrain, with a base roughly 1.4 kilometres wide. The higher peak of Le Chiran, at 1,905 metres, stands 3.7 kilometres to the southwest. The area is sparsely populated, with about two inhabitants per square kilometre, and the nearest town, Riez, lies 15.6 kilometres to the east.
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