Col de la Boucharde

Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 3,093 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Col de la Boucharde is a 9.1-mile loop route in Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 3,093 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 2,181 feet at an average 11.4% grade. Only 26% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.