Las Donnas
France, europe
N/A
2,260 m
hard
Year-round
Alright, adventure junkies, listen up! Deep in the French Alps, within the stunning Mercantour National Park, lies Las Donnas, peaking at a cool 2,260 meters (that's 7,414 feet!). Forget smooth tarmac; this is a proper rocky and gravel track, basically a chairlift access trail gone wild.
Think steep. Like, seriously steep. We're talking loose stones under your tires, turning into an even more intense rocky climb as you gain altitude. This isn't one for the faint-hearted, and you'll only get a tiny window in late summer (think late August) to attempt it.
Be prepared for wind – serious, mountain-force wind that howls all year round. Even in summer, don't be surprised by a sudden flurry of snow! Winter here? Brutal. But hey, at the summit, you're rewarded with epic views and the promise of refreshments at Snack Le Maeva. What's not to love?
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 2,260 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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