Roc d'Ormea

Roc d'Ormea is a mountain summit in the Alpes-Maritimes featuring a steep rocky western face that rises prominently above the Mediterranean coast. The landscape is dominated by limestone formations with clear views across the surrounding region.

For centuries the summit has served as a natural boundary marker between France and Italy, playing a key role in territorial definition across the region. This geographic position gave it lasting strategic importance in the Alpine borderlands.

At the peak stands a small chapel containing traditional ex-voto offerings alongside Nepali prayer flags, showing how different spiritual practices have found a place together in this location.

Several hiking trails reach the summit, including the GR 52 route and paths starting from Castellar village. The final approach is from Col du Berceau and offers moderate terrain that is straightforward to follow.

From the summit the view stretches from Ventimiglia to the Bay of Antibes with the Mercantour peaks visible to the north. On clear days the panorama reveals much of the Mediterranean coastline below.

Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Elevation above the sea: 1,132 m

GPS coordinates: 43.81472,7.51139

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:32