Lac d'Allos, Alpine lake in Mercantour National Park, France.
Lac d'Allos sits at 2,230 meters elevation and covers roughly 60 hectares with depths reaching around 50 meters at its lowest point. The blue waters are surrounded by alpine vegetation and rock formations that shape the basin.
In the 12th century, this lake was known as Levedone before acquiring its current name. Over centuries, the natural water body has endured the harsh alpine conditions of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
Notre-Dame des Monts Chapel sits near the shoreline as a place where visitors come to pause and reflect amid the mountains. The location draws people seeking a connection between their spiritual lives and the natural world around them.
A 45-minute walk from Laus parking lot reaches the lake, which is open from mid-June through mid-October. Entry is regulated during busy periods, so visiting early in the day or outside peak times helps you have more space to explore.
Mont Pelat rises above 3,000 meters on one side of the lake and offers views of chamois and ibex living in their natural habitat. These wild animals are a common sight for attentive visitors who arrive early and take time to watch.
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