Itinerary:
From the Col de Tende géographique (1,871 m - b.340), follow the track west to the Marguerie fort (1,860 m) and continue along a long flanking track that leads to the Peïrefique bridge (1,916 m - b.365).
The trail then rises to pass under the Peïrefique barracks (1,974 m - b.376) before reaching the Peïrefique drop (2,030 m - b.370) via marker 371.
Continue south to marker 369 and continue straight ahead on the balcony track which crosses the slope to the Baisse d'Ourne (2,040 m - b.356). Return by the same route.
Alternative:
Direct descent to Tende from the Baisse d'Ourne via the very long military track known as the Spegi, which offers some 1,200 m of negative vertical drop (b. 353, 344, 343, 342, 65).
While the upper part is paved with old pavement and requires good steering skills, the lower part after the stage lodge is on asphalt.
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