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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
La Bollène-Vésubie

Fort de la Redoute. – Cime du Diable loop from La Redoute des 3 Communes

Hard

4.8

(39)

426

hikers

Fort de la Redoute. – Cime du Diable loop from La Redoute des 3 Communes

07:39

19.8km

1,240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 25 m for 50 m

Closed: • December 1-April 30 (otherwise open)

After 19.8 km for 50 m

Closed: • December 1-April 30 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

1.62 km

Fort de la Redoute.

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2

1.77 km

Whatever the season, this Authion site will delight you with the unique landscapes and panoramas it offers, and where you often confuse winter, snow and clouds.

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3

1.85 km

Exceptional panorama.

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4

2.01 km

Fort de la redoute.

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Built in 1897 as part of the Séré de Rivières system, it was one of the first French forts built in reinforced concrete. Located at an altitude of 2080 metres …

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5

2.03 km

The redoubt at Pointe des 3 Communes

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Exceptional walk steeped in history at this tip of the 3 communes.
The landscape is sensational!

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4.26 km

PO de la Baisse de St Véran

Fort

5.59 km

Col de Raus

Mountain Pass

8

9.04 km

Devil's Pass

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Today it was impossible to continue because there was too much snow, but the view was wonderful

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9.52 km

Pas du Trem

Mountain Pass

10

10.1 km

Cime du Diable

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The ascent to the Cime du Diable is definitely worthwhile because of the good all-round visibility. Now in July, the ascent is recommended, preferably in the morning when the sky …

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11

17.8 km

Magnificent landscape.

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19.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

3.70 km

158 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

3.70 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,620 m)

Lowest point (1,820 m)

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Wednesday 29 July

26°C

16°C

23 %

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Comments

September 30, 2024,Du parking de l'Authion à la cime du diable, retour par le Cappelet supérieur.
Here is a hike with two unmissable peaks that I was finally able to accomplish.
Needless to say, this one is completely unique and exceptional, both for its fantastic beauty and its difficulty.
Indeed, be aware that if you take my route, you will have to think that 1900 meters of cumulative positive elevation gain await you.
Thanks to Hubert …

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Second experiment of the Capelet Supérieur in 3 weeks.
This time I did not descend it but climbed it, and it turned out to be particularly sporty in one go.
This moment was shared by group 1 of the Rpm association, led masterfully by Mario.
A big thank you.

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After breakfast we left at half past eight. Up along the ski lifts. Then picked up the GR52 route. It starts to rain and we take shelter at a former barracks building from the Second World War, which are common here on the east side of Mercantour.
Still continued and walked on a kind of high road (at about 2000 …

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