Lac des Monges
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Loop trail in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.5 mi (10.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,713 ft (522 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 55 min
- High point
- 5,141 ft (1,567 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Spring: Fontaine de Maladrech 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Spring 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Lac des Monges
How long is Lac des Monges?
Lac des Monges is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,713 ft (522 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,141 ft (1,567 m).
How hard is Lac des Monges?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lac des Monges?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Lac des Monges?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped. 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Lac des Monges shaded?
Partly shaded (59% under trees).
What can you do on Lac des Monges?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Lac des Monges?
1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Lac des Monges?
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.
Trails near Lac des Monges
- Tour du Puy Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Hard · 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
- Sommet des Monges (2 115 m) par le lac des Monges Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Hard · 6.2 mi (10 km)
- Sommet des Monges (2 115 m) Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence · Expert · 11.5 mi (18.4 km)
- Sommet de l'Oratoire (2 072 m) Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence · Hard · 5.8 mi (9.4 km)
- Crête du Clot des Martres Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Expert · 18.4 mi (29.6 km)
- Tour de la chapelle Sainte Marthe Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km)
- Crête de Pierre-Mont Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence · Hard · 7.4 mi (11.9 km)
- Grotte Saint-Vincent Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence · Hard · 7.7 mi (12.4 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap