Cime de Fuons Freja

Cime de Fuons Freja is a mountain summit in the Mercantour range, characterized by steep slopes and exposed ridges along its upper sections. The peak rises prominently above surrounding terrain with bare rock formations visible from the approach routes.

The summit served as a natural landmark for alpine communities navigating the surrounding valleys over many generations. Its role as a geographical reference point influenced how local people understood and moved through the mountain landscape.

Local mountain guides maintain traditional routes to the summit, preserving generations of knowledge about seasonal weather patterns and safe passage.

Access to the summit requires hiking through alpine terrain that demands good physical fitness and mountain experience. Visitors should plan for changing weather conditions and select their route based on the season.

From the peak, climbers can see multiple neighboring summits linked by a continuous mountain ridge that stretches across the landscape. This vantage point allows walkers to understand the full structure of the mountain range in one view.

Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Elevation above the sea: 2,206 m

GPS coordinates: 44.07330,7.31420

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:25