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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Saint-Martin-Vésubie

Waterfall before Cougourde refuge – Refuge de la Cougourde loop from P3

Hard

4.5

(15)

150

hikers

Waterfall before Cougourde refuge – Refuge de la Cougourde loop from P3

06:50

16.6km

1,070m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.37 km for 210 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.01 km

Lac de Trécolpas

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Wonderful hiking and swimming at the lake

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2

4.19 km

Waterfall before Cougourde refuge

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Delicious cocktail of this waterfall with scents of freshness and the rustle of water.

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3

7.38 km

Bessons Lakes

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4

9.34 km

Sagnes Lake

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Magnificent little lake overlooked by the Cougourde. To be preferred in spring or early summer because of low volume of water

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9.78 km

Derrière la Cougourde Waterfall

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7

10.1 km

Refuge de la Cougourde

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Nestled in the Mercantour National Park, above the Haut Boréon valley, this refuge is the ideal starting point to explore the magnificent hiking sites of the region.

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16.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

5.52 km

4.62 km

553 m

132 m

Surfaces

9.77 km

2.87 km

2.72 km

1.12 km

132 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,550 m)

Lowest point (1,520 m)

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