Mountain Spot
Lac d'Allos
Allos
"not too difficult... good for beginners"
Bring cash for the refuge ā no card signal
Europe's largest natural high-altitude lake sits at 2,230 meters, a turquoise mirror ringed by alpine peaks and marmot-dotted meadows. The 40-minute hike from the parking lot rewards you with glacial waters, wild chamois, and a mountain refuge for a well-earned pause.
They recommend it:
Mountain Spot
Lac d'Allos
Allos
"not too difficult... good for beginners"
Bring cash for the refuge ā no card signal
Europe's largest natural high-altitude lake sits at 2,230 meters, a turquoise mirror ringed by alpine peaks and marmot-dotted meadows. The 40-minute hike from the parking lot rewards you with glacial waters, wild chamois, and a mountain refuge for a well-earned pause.
They recommend it:
What are you into?
- High-altitude lake
- Glacial turquoise waters
- Wildlife spotting
- Beginner-friendly hiking
- Lac d'Allos
- Allos