GR52 stage 3 of 15

Stage 3: Capoun → L'Estive du Mercantour

From Capoun to L'Estive du Mercantour: 13.7 km, 680 m of ascent and 400 m of descent, or 4h15 – 5h of actual walking.

13.7 km680 m ascent400 m descent4h15 – 5hHigh point 1,934 m Moderate day

Moderate day.

Stage profile

1,400 m1,500 m1,600 m1,700 m1,800 m1,900 m2,000 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km12 kmL'Estive du Mercantour 1,752 m

Place	Km	Altitude
Capoun Start	0	1,484 m
High point	6.2	1,934 m
L'Estive du Mercantour Finish	13.7	1,752 m

2 places to stay within 2 km of the finish. Book ahead during the season.

GîteGîte d'étape L'Estive du Mercantour Lucéramkm 38.6 · on the GRWebsite · +33 4 93 91 57 58
HotelLe Yétikm 38.7 · on the GR

1 water point listed on the route (fountains, springs). Drinkability is not guaranteed: treat the water if in doubt.

km 9.5