France Bleu Azur tests summer hikes in the Alpes Maritimes: Le Caïre Gros

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Direction the summit of Caïre Gros

Caïre Gros, a summit adjoining the Tinée, Vésubie and Valdeblore valleys, is one of the main viewpoints in the department despite its modest altitude. We can detail the Franco-Italian border chain with the major peaks of the Mercantour (Argentera, Gélas, Malédie, Clapier, etc.) which easily exceed 3,000 m.

Depending on the season, picking wild strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or mushrooms (“mainly blood” mushrooms) will brighten up this forest hike in the heart of the Bois Noir populated by spruces, firs and larches.

For connoisseurs, it will also be possible to pick spinach or wild sorrel leaves in early summer, before the herds of cows take over the area, meticulously mowing the surrounding mountain pastures.

Daniel’s pictures

Cairo Gros
– Daniel Blanc – Alpes Maritimes Department
Trail in the larches
Trail in the larches
– Daniel Blanc – Alpes Maritimes Department
Saint Dalmas Valdeblore
Saint Dalmas Valdeblore
– Daniel Blanc – Alpes Maritimes Department
Pass of the two Caïres
Pass of the two Caïres
– Daniel Blanc – Alpes Maritimes Department
Saint Dalmas Valdeblore and the upper valley of Millefonts
Saint Dalmas Valdeblore and the upper valley of Millefonts
– Daniel Blanc – Alpes Maritimes Department
Panorama from Argentera on the left to Cime du Diable on the right
Panorama from Argentera on the left to Cime du Diable on the right
– Daniel Blanc – Alpes Maritimes Department
Towards Cairo Gros
Towards Cairo Gros
– Daniel Blanc – Alpes Maritimes Department
The Madeleine pass
The Madeleine pass
– Daniel Blanc – Alpes Maritimes Department
Overview of the course
Overview of the course
– Daniel Blanc – Alpes Maritimes Department

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Practical information for this hike is on the site Randoxygene and you can download the free Randoxygen guides HERE


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