Tête de Sanguinière

Located at an elevation of 2,856 meters, Tête de Sanguinière offers walking paths through sparse forests and alpine pastures in the Mercantour massif.

The summit stands as a geographical marker between the Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence regions, indicating traditional mountain territorial boundaries since medieval times.

Local shepherds maintain seasonal grazing practices near Tête de Sanguinière, contributing to the preservation of alpine meadows and traditional livestock management.

The ascent starts at Plateau de Sestrière car park and covers 16.9 kilometers round trip, requiring 7.5 hours of hiking with an elevation gain of 1,175 meters.

The mountain features specific areas where ibex populations gather near the summit and Cime Plate, particularly during early morning and late afternoon hours.

Location: France

GPS coordinates: 44.27000,6.79361

Latest update: November 28, 2025 09:43