Mountain of the Audibergue

Flora

Geology

Peak

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Southern Bastion of the Pre-Alps, the Montagne de l'Audibergue presents itself as an interminable east-west rampart.

"A stunning ski resort with breathtaking panoramas on the Mercantour and the Côte d'Azur, appreciable in all seasons. " says Julien Lageat - Préalpes d'Azur RNP.

4 points of interest

Panorama
Earth and Sea
Not one but two viewpoint indicator maps on the crest help identify the various elements which are characteristic of the breathtaking landscapes.
Peak
Audibergue Summit
The arrival at the summit offers a unique panorama at 360° revealing the French Riviera, Var, Esterel and Alps mountain range in the distance.
Flora
The bulb of the Alps
The Fritillary of the Dauphiné or Fritillaria tubiformis is a rare and protected plant. It gives a large reddish purple flower and grows in small colony on limestone soil in meadows up to an altitude of 2,000m. It flowers from April to July.
Geology
You have said alien?
A meteorite of 625kg was discovered in the 17th century on the summit of the Audibergue. This stone is composed of 90.9% iron and 9.1% nickel. In 1828, it was recognized by scientists who carried it to the Natural History Museum in Paris. Today a moulding made of its original look is exhibited in the Town hall of Caille.

Description

From the Parc de la Moulière climb up to the end of the chairlift by the green slope of the Marcassin.

1- Bypass a slope on the right and join the orientation table on the nearby ridge.

2- Cross the ridge on the trail (PR marking), to the top of the Audibergue (1,642m)

3- Go north, under the ski lifts to find the beacon 173.

4- Take the trail (PR marking) towards Parc de la Moulière and easily reach the parking lot via the 174 beacon.

Departure : Park of the Moulière, Caille
Arrival : Park of the Moulière
Towns crossed : Caille, Escragnolles, and Andon

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

The Moulière chairlift, which is open from May to September, can facilitate climbing.

After point 3: take your time, stony descent

Information desks

OT Mairie de Caille

18 rue Principale, 06750 Caille

http://www.ville-caille.net/+33 (0)4 93 60 31 51

Prealpes of Azur Regional Nature Park

https://www.parc-prealpesdazur.fr/contact@pnr-prealpesdazur.fr (+33) 4 92 42 08 63

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