Gros Bessillon, Mountain summit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Gros Bessillon reaches an elevation of 407 meters and forms a limestone ridge extending 5 kilometers at its base in the Var department.
In 1660, a shepherd discovered a spring near the mountain, leading to the construction of Saint Joseph Monastery, which became an important pilgrimage site.
The summit features a fire watchtower and a memorial commemorating resistance fighters who lost their lives in the region during 1944.
The hiking trail from Cotignac covers 12.7 kilometers with an elevation gain of 530 meters and requires approximately four hours to complete.
The ridge of Gros Bessillon presents technical rock scrambling sections and challenging passages that demand strong navigation skills.
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Elevation above the sea: 407 m
GPS coordinates: 43.53667,6.08000
Latest update: June 21, 2025 01:40
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