This page contains photos of a January 26, 2008 hike to the Pic du Cap Roux in the Esterel. Though a very easy and short climb (around one hour from the parking lot when one doesn't run and spends a bit of time taking pictures), the Pic du Cap Roux offers what is undoubtedly the best view over the Mediterranean from any of the Esterel peaks. One literally has the entire coastline at one's feet. On the Saturday Vicki and I made our way up, the weather was spectacular and the air crisp and clean. A few coulds in the distance would have been great for the photos, but we're not complaining! On a previous visit, I got soaked on the way down.
Click on any of the small images below to see a larger version!
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| Making our way up | The sun is starting to touch the trees | Emerging from the shade |
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| Looking inland | Getting close to the top | The Mediterranean |
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| On the summit | Cannes and the Alpes Maritimes | The bay of Agay |
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| The Pic de l'Ours | Looking towards Cannes | Zooming out a bit |
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| Coastal view | The water really is this blue | The railway bridge at Antheor |
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| The view towards Toulon | The same scene from further down | The leaning tree |
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| A last glimpse at the Mediterranean | From now on the view is inland only | Amputated tree |
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| Where we came from... | ...and where we're going to | Looking back up at the mountain |
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