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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Castellane
Colmars

Lake Allos – Lac d'Allos Refuge loop from Colmars

Hard

26

hikers

Lake Allos – Lac d'Allos Refuge loop from Colmars

09:44

28.5km

1,480m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

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7.46 km

Pas de l'Encombrette

Mountain Pass

2

8.47 km

From lac d'allos via col de l'encombrette to clignant haut

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3

11.9 km

Lake Allos Circuit

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4

16.1 km

Lake Allos

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Located at an altitude of 2,230 meters at the foot of Mont Pelat, Lake Allos is the largest natural high altitude lake in Europe.

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16.3 km

Lac d'Allos Refuge

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It is a great refuge, simple and rustic, nestled in an exceptional natural setting. You can eat there and spend the night.

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28.5 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

866 m

478 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

558 m

478 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,500 m)

Lowest point (1,340 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Comments

August 17, 2025,Haut Verdon Jour 3 - Lac d’Allos -> Colmars via col des Encombrettes 🇫🇷♥️
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Audio in French and English - subtitles in 6 languages (English, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, German).


To complete the loop on the Haut-Verdon GRP, here's another beautiful stage between Lake Allos and Colmars-les-Alpes, via the Col de l'Encombrette. This pass is little-known and rarely traveled, yet it offers superb 360° views. The climb from Lake …

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Lac D'Allos is completely overcrowded. After the "Col de l'Encomrette" you have a view of three smaller lakes, after the steep descent you are alone, there is also a hut where you can spend the night. The further descent to Colmars is very nice

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