How to get to Cime de Sistron in the Alps?
Cime de Sistron is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.605m (8,546ft) above sea level, located in the Alpes-Maritimes department in France.
Where is Cime de Sistron?
The peak is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the southeastern part of the country, near the Italian border.
Is the road to Cime de Sistron unpaved?
The road to the summit is a service road for a chairlift. It’s totally unpaved and very steep. 4x4 vehicles only.
How long is the road to Cime de Sistron?
Starting from Isola 2000, the road is 5km (3.10 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 662m, and the average gradient is 13.24%.
Is the road to Cime de Sistron open in winter?
Set high in the Alps, within the Parc national du Mercantour, the road is totally impassable in winter.
Is Cime de Sistron worth it?
The drive and the summit offer superb views of the surrounding mountains and the sea with a panorama of all the massifs. On clear days, it is possible to see the sea and the first major peaks of the Northern Alps (Viso, Matterhorn, Grand Combin).
Pic: Bruno Durand