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When arriving at the village of Utelle via the RM32, park in the angled parking spaces on Avenue Antoine Olivari.
The hike climbs all the way to Brec d'Utelle, alternating between steep and gentler ascents.
(S/E) Head north on Rue Antoine Olivari (RM32), skirting the village until you reach marker 111.
(1) Turn right and follow the signs for Brec d'Utelle.
(2) Continue to follow the path towards Brec d'Utelle. The well-marked trail branches off to the right and follows theGR®5. The climb is fairly steep.
(3) Continue to follow the path after crossing to the other side of the ridge.
(4) Halfway up (marker 156), the hike passes through the Col du Castel Ginesté at 1,220 metres.
Continue along the path to the next junction (marker 438).
(5) Then turn right, still heading towards Brec d'Utelle. There are magnificent views all along the way.
Pass over suspended footbridges, which are very secure. ¹
There is a short, very pleasant stretch through the forest. You will then arrive at marker 155.
(6) Leave theGR® 5 and take the path on the right for a final, very challenging climb to the summit.
Be careful on the very tricky sections in the last few metres of the climb. ²
(7) At the top, your efforts will be rewarded with a sublime 360° view of the Mercantour massif, the surrounding valleys, the Saint Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula and the Esterel mountains on the Mediterranean side.
The return journey follows the same route as the outward journey to (S/E).
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