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Cime de Pelousette
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Description
Head off in the footsteps of the region's military heritage at over 2200 m altitude.
From the Camp des Fourches, head towards the Col des Fourches. After 5 minutes’ walk, take the left fork onto an old military path. Continue straight on following the yellow markers. The stony path gradually fades away, turning into a track among the Alpine grasses. Here, you may see marmots, choughs and jackdaws which live in the surrounding areas. You will subsequently begin to progressively climb towards the Cime de Pelousette. After the path zigzags a few times up the grassy slopes, you will reach the summit of the Pelousette whence there is a panoramic view over the valleys of Ubaye, La Bonette and the Salso Moreno.
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Departure
Camp des Fourches
Arrival
Cime de Pelousette
Ambiance
Setting out from the former military barracks at Camp des Fourches, follow the path until you reach the magnificent viewpoint of. The climb continues in an environment of Alpine grasses towards the summit and its view over the green bowers and the Ubaye mountains.
Access
Par la route M64 vous arrivez au parking du Camp des Fourches.
Advised parking
Carpark Camp des Fourches
Public transport
During the summer months, there is a bus to Bousiéyas.
Advice
Be careful of the old military fort at the summit because its structure is unstable. You should therefore avoid going into it.
Is in the midst of the park
The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.
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