Tête de l'Enchastraye

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

11.2 miles (18.0 km) · 5,123 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tête de l'Enchastraye is a 11.2-mile loop route in Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, gaining 5,123 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.1 miles gaining 2,631 feet at an average 24.2% grade. Only 19% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.