Lacs de la petite Cayolle et des Garrets – loop in the heart of the Mercantour National Park

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Lacs de la petite Cayolle et des Garrets – loop in the heart of the Mercantour National Park

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Lacs de la petite Cayolle et des Garrets – loop in the heart of the Mercantour National Park

03:29

9.05km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.20 km for 248 m

After 3.73 km for 43 m

After 4.59 km for 443 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.69 km

Little Cayolle Lake

Highlight • Lake

On a great circular route from Col der la Cayole you will pass this lake

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3.45 km

Lake des Garrets

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful mountain lake at 2600 meters. Numerous Alpine ibexes roam here :-)

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4.15 km

Summit of Lausson

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful views of the valley and the mountains from the summit of Lausson at 2,645 meters. Ibex are often found there.

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9.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

2.81 km

831 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

2.81 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,650 m)

Lowest point (2,250 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

August 25, 2022,Circuit les Lacs mit Blick auf den Lac Allos

At the beginning there is a steep ascent to the Col de petite Cayolle, then mostly moderate ups and downs on some narrow paths.
Fantastic views of Mont Pelat, the Var Valley and Lac Allos (possible with a small detour). Past several small mountain lakes.
We have never seen so many wild animals: chamois, ibex, marmots, an ermine, common crabs, …

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