Distance 106.16km
Elevation 5007m
Duration 120 hrs
Difficulty Quite difficult
INFORMATION: HIKING TRAIL CLOSED
The Massif de la Baume is closed due to a severe fire risk.
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Ce tour part à la découverte d'un des massifs les moins fréquentés de France. Des paysages d'a
Description
The landscapes of the Monges preserve the legacy of the climatic phenomena of the last great cold periods. For example, a glacier covered the northern slopes of the summit of the Monges during the last glaciation (known as the Würm glaciation from 78,000 years ago to 13,000 years ago).
Thanks to the geological diversity of the soils, pastoral activity (transhumance since the Middle Ages), and the dual climatic influence—Alpine and Mediterranean—the Monges region supports a rich diversity of plant and animal life. Some biotopes are classified at the European level for their faunal and floral significance (ZNIEFF, Natura 2000).
The Monges massif combines the characteristics of two climates (Mediterranean in the southwest and Alpine in the northeast): mild Mediterranean temperatures, hot and very sunny summers, light and pure air, and the cool mountain air. Rainfall can be as intense as in the Mediterranean climate (sudden thunderstorms), while winter reminds us that we are in the mountains with the presence of snow.
Type : Marked roaming
Distance : 106.16km
Elevation : 5007m
Duration : 120h
Difficulty : Quite difficult
Max altitude : 2031m
Marking details
Long-distance hiking trail markings - Regional long-distance hiking trail markings - Short-distance hiking trail markings