Tête de Fer, Mountain summit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Tête de Fer rises to an elevation of 2,885 meters in the Massif du Mercantour-Argentera range, featuring a prominence of 74 meters above surrounding terrain.
The Maritime Alps region containing Tête de Fer developed through millions of years of geological processes, forming the current alpine landscape of the Mercantour range.
The mountain paths around Tête de Fer connect to ancient shepherd routes used for seasonal migration of livestock through the Mercantour National Park.
Hikers accessing Tête de Fer need winter equipment from November through April, as temperatures frequently drop below freezing with substantial snow accumulation.
The summit offers direct views of both the Mediterranean influences from the south and the alpine characteristics from the north within the same panorama.
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
GPS coordinates: 44.40000,6.85000
Latest update: July 6, 2025 15:43
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