Circuit des Lacs
Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Loop trail in Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5.5 mi (8.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,391 ft (424 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 30 min
- High point
- 8,724 ft (2,659 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Sommet du Lausson 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Circuit des Lacs
How long is Circuit des Lacs?
Circuit des Lacs is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,391 ft (424 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,724 ft (2,659 m).
How hard is Circuit des Lacs?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Circuit des Lacs?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Circuit des Lacs?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Circuit des Lacs shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Circuit des Lacs?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Circuit des Lacs?
Relais de la Cayolle, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Circuit des Lacs?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Tête de la Boulière Parc national du Mercantour (cœur) · Expert · 10.7 mi (17.2 km)
- Tour de la Pierre Eclatée Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Expert · 8.9 mi (14.3 km)
- Boucle des Lacs Parc national du Mercantour (cœur) · Hard · 4.8 mi (7.8 km)
- Mont Pelat (3 051 m) Parc national du Mercantour (cœur) · Expert · 8.3 mi (13.3 km)
- Lac d'Allos Parc national du Mercantour (cœur) · Moderate · 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
- Route du Serre Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 3.1 mi (5 km)
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