Pic de Fourneuby

At an altitude of over 1,400 metres, this pleasant hike through the pine trees takes you on a journey of discovery through an enchanting environment. The Pic de Fourneuby overlooks the village of Le Mas and offers a 360° panorama of the foothills of the Alpes-Maritimes and neighbouring departments.

Details

238717
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.91 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 864 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 864 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,639 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,416 m

Photos

Description of the walk

Departure from Col de Bleine (car park at the side of the road).

(S/E) Start at marker 104 and take the small tarmac road that climbs east-northeast.

(1) At marker 105, follow the path on the right (yellow markings) under magnificent fir trees to the forest track.

(2) Follow the forest track to the right (small sign on the right indicating "Gréoliere").

(3) After about 300m (be careful), at the end of a left-hand bend, the footpath continues on the right (it is not well signposted but is clearly marked on the ground by numerous footsteps). Follow this path eastwards.

(4) At the DFCI water tank with a large white H, continue straight ahead (east) and follow the path that climbs to Pic de l'Aiglo (yellow markings).

(5) From Pic de l'Aiglo, continue east then north-east along a path that alternates between ascents and descents, passing through fir forests, pine forests and pastures. Numerous cairns mark this path in addition to the yellow markings.

(6) At marker 103, follow the path on the right and continue east-northeast towards Gréoliére les Neiges.
The final ascent of Pic de Fourneuby is via a single path (yellow markings). Be careful of the cliffs on your left, especially if you are afraid of heights. Reach the summit marked by a large cairn.

(7) The return journey follows the same path to the DFCI cistern, passing through the intermediate points again.

(4) At the cistern, for a change, take the path on the right (north then west-northwest) to reach a track.

(8) Follow the forest track on the left (west) and rejoin a fork taken on the way out.

(3) Continue down the forest track.

(2) Turn left (west) and find marker 105.

(1) Follow the small tarmac road to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,435 m - Col de Bleine
  2. 1 : km 0.3 - alt. 1,468 m - Beacon 105
  3. 2 : km 0.9 - alt. 1,512 m - Forest track
  4. 3 : km 1.18 - alt. 1,536 m - Fork in the road
  5. 4 : km 2.18 - alt. 1,561 m - DFCI water tank
  6. 5 : km 2.64 - alt. 1,639 m - Pic de l'Aiglo (1645m)
  7. 6 : km 5.24 - alt. 1,481 m - Beacon 103
  8. 7 : km 6.82 - alt. 1,586 m - Summit - Pic de Fourneby (1607m)
  9. 8 : km 12.26 - alt. 1,522 m - Forest track
  10. S/E : km 13.91 - alt. 1,435 m - Bleine Pass

Notes

- Be careful: this is a very large, relatively flat forest area bordered to the south by rocky outcrops.
- This is a high-altitude hike, and the weather can change very quickly.
- To my knowledge, there are no water sources on this site.
- Take-off point for hang gliders on the south side above the car park, accessible on foot.

Worth a visit

With a bit of luck, you may see vultures flying in from the Verdon.
You can see the bison park in the plain on the south side.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Hervé0642
Hervé0642

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant round trip starting from the Col de Bleine, with the option of continuing beyond the Pic de Fourneuby towards Gréolière les Neiges

Machine-translated

syloo
syloo
• Edited:

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike that starts in a magnificent forest and then follows the ridge. We didn't see anyone else all day (even though it was a Sunday in June with good weather).
Be aware that the hike is quite challenging, covering 14.4 km with an elevation gain of approximately 850 m, and above all, a series of ascents and descents, some of which are very steep with sections where you need to use your hands. You therefore need to be well equipped.
The views are magnificent.

Machine-translated

Tine74
Tine74

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I can confirm that this is a long and "sporty" hike in terms of the ascents and descents! (There are magnificent beech and pine trees on the steep descent/ascent, which serves as an excuse to slow down 😁)
Walk along the ridge only after the Aiglo peak.
Based on the description (point 6), I was expecting a slightly difficult final climb, which is absolutely not the case (same path as before, nothing really special).
September 2022: Yellow markings all along the way, recent, and signs at intersections: impossible to get lost!
Alternative return route (at the DFCI water tank) via a very pleasant track (still marked as a "black path" on the Géoportail map, but it is actually a wide DFCI track).

Machine-translated

DEVOUASSOUX
DEVOUASSOUX

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike through lovely forests with stunning views of the valleys. It's a rollercoaster ride
with constant ups and downs, but once you reach the summit, the view is well worth the effort.
The mileage given is correct, but the total elevation gain is 923 metres

Machine-translated

Perseepj
Perseepj
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
Round trip hike on good paths.
There are only two steep descents on the way there (and back again on the return journey) that need to be negotiated carefully.
I stopped after the point (8) for a lunch break to enjoy the beautiful views of the valley.
Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to the summit because of the threatening weather.
Note that the point (3) is now marked by beacon 105a

Machine-translated

Arrakis83
Arrakis83

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views on both sides, don't be put off by the numerous ascents and descents, climbs and descents... the path more or less follows the ridge line, so there's no escaping it. The summit is worth the trip for the panoramic view

Machine-translated

hubpliss
hubpliss

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful panoramas along the route.

Machine-translated

Michel1903
Michel1903

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk along the ridges, surrounded by flowering lavender.

Machine-translated

Florence Bayada
Florence Bayada

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very pleasant at the end of May

Machine-translated

buldozzer
buldozzer

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Car left at the Bleine Pass. We head towards Pic de Founeby, following the ridge line (well, almost, because the path is slightly off to one side), passing Pic de l'Aiglo (1,644 m). This is a very quiet hike. We pass through beautiful forests and enjoy superb views. The scent of pine resin and bushes... a real treat.
Mountain biking is also possible, as there are forest trails in the massif.

Machine-translated

Sylv13
Sylv13

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike alternating between woodland trails and panoramic views. Some fairly steep ascents and descents.

Machine-translated

paprika083
paprika083

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A somewhat challenging route, but well worth the effort as there is a magnificent panorama at the top of the ridges, with a splendid 360° view!

Machine-translated

lboceno
lboceno

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful hike, quite challenging at times, with bucolic scenery

Machine-translated

guygelas06
guygelas06

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant hike along the ridge, mostly through woodland
A bit long with a succession of ascents and descents

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.