Pointe Gias Vieux, Mountain summit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Pointe Gias Vieux is a mountain summit in the southern French Alps that rises to 2,605 meters. The terrain features steep slopes and rocky ground typical of this Alpine region.
This peak sits within Mercantour National Park, established in 1979 to protect Alpine ecosystems and geological formations. That protected status shaped how the landscape and region developed over time.
Local shepherds maintain traditional pastoral practices around the mountain slopes, continuing centuries-old methods of seasonal livestock management in the French Alps.
The route to the summit starts from the Gialorgues track and covers roughly 9 kilometers. Visitors should bring mountaineering equipment and expect unmarked terrain on some sections.
During the climb you pass through different elevation zones between 1,940 and 2,605 meters. These height changes reveal different geological layers and plant communities of the Alps.
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