Mont Ferion - Social hiking

With the weather forecast for Sunday looking warm and sunny, I suggest to go up to Mont Ferion, offering as always splendid views over the Cote d'Azur and the Mercantour.

At the highest point of the Nice region, where the Var River flows west and the Paillons Valley east, Mont Férion (1,412 m) offers stunning views over the villages of Levens with its expansive green plateau and Coaraze, nestled on a beautiful ridge.

This remarkable site showcases the resilience of the Mediterranean landscape, shaped by centuries of sunshine and local flora. Mature forests of cedar, Austrian pine, and black pine thrive here, particularly around the historic Saint-Michel chapel. The cedar grove creates a unique and tranquil atmosphere within a landscape of grazing pastures, fragrant scrubland, and beautiful pine forests – a truly special experience.

This is a very scenic hike, first going through the forest before reaching the crest. This is a medium sportive hike, with +/-750m.

Pace: social relaxed
Start-time: 10h30
Duration: about 5h00 plus time for lunch
Elevation: 750m up/down
Meeting point: Bus stop Ordalena, 06670 Levens
Public transport: https://ftp.lignesdazur.com/ligne_19.pdf

The usual: proper shoes, water, a rain coat, wind breaker, warm pullover and something to eat for your lunch. Plus sun glasses and sun screen.

Public transport:
Bus 19 from Nice/Vauban 9h35 -> 10h30 at Ordalena, the starting point. The ticket is 1€70. Should the bus be late we obviously wait.

If you look for a car share or you can offer one, please leave a comment.

My phone number in case you are late or can't find us: 06.70.69.98.49 SMS or WhatsApp

See you on Sunday.