Lac d’Allos

Insider Hints for Lac d’Allos

• If you still have energy, you can go up until the Mont Pelat 3,050 m, one of the highest peaks of this region.  From here you have a panoramic view of Provence and, with a clear sky, you can see all the way to the Corse.
• Before you make it to the lake, on the left there’s the path to Col de l’Encombrette 2,527 m. On that path you can get to Colmars les Alpes (4h).
• The best off shoot hike from Lac D’Allos is the Sommets Des Garrets, which you can take with our guide at hike six.
• One of our favourite places to stay while near Allos is the Refuge du Lac d’Allos. The food is great, the lodging is simple and you are right beside the lake. If you want something more upscale check out the Allos or Colmars tourism page.

Getting to the Lac d’Allos Trailhead

From Nice airport go up the valley of the Var by the RM 6202 and then by the D4202 until you reach Allos. At the first crossroad, go right on the D2 to Lac d’Allos. You’ll reach the starting point after 12.5 km. The parking costs 8€ per car per day.

Route Information

• When to do:

  May to end of October

• Backcountry Campsites:

  In Allos or from 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. on site

• Toilets:

  Yes. Refuge Lac d’Allos

• Family friendly:

  No

• Route Signage:

  Average

• Crowd Levels:

  Moderate

• Route Type:

  Out and back

Lac d’Allos Elevation Graph

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