The Col de la Bonette in the French Maritime Alps is considered one of Europe's highest drivable roads. While the actual pass summit lies at 2,715 meters, the Cime de la Bonette, a loop around the peak, even reaches 2,802 meters and offers you a unique alpine experience. Here you traverse a barren yet fascinating landscape of the Mercantour National Park with expansive panoramas over the surrounding peaks. Along the route, old military structures bear witness to the former strategic importance of this high-mountain road. The road is generally passable from June to October; check in advance for current snow conditions. For photographers, early morning or late afternoon offers the best light and often clearer visibility.
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Erkunden Sie auf diesem etwa 2-stündigen Spaziergang das atemberaubende Hochgebirgspanorama des Col de la Bonette, der mit seiner 'Cime'-Schleife die höchste Passstraße Frankreichs markiert. Genießen Sie spektakuläre 360-Grad-Ausblicke, die karge, aber faszinierende alpine Flora und das Gefühl, dem Himmel ein Stück näher zu sein. Bitte beachten Sie, dass es sich um eine alpine Erkundung und nicht um einen traditionellen Stadtbummel handelt.
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