The Top 20 Lakes in Mercantour
Looking to visit the best lakes in Mercantour? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Mercantour’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 23, 2025
Lake Allos
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Located at an altitude of 2,230 meters at the foot of Mont Pelat, Lake Allos is the largest natural high altitude lake in Europe.
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Merveilles Refuge
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The refuge des merveilles is managed by the French Federation of Alpine and Mountain Clubs. It will therefore be essential for you to book online on the following website:
refugedesmerveilles.ffcam.fr/home.html. …
refugedesmerveilles.ffcam.fr/home.html. …
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Lac du Lauzanier and the Notre-Dame des Lumières chapel
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This beautiful lake is the perfect destination for a walk, it is very easy to get there, so much so that it is a very popular destination for families. In …
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Refuge de Vens
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The refuge is guarded during the summer months, but access to the refuge is open all year round. It is best to check with the Saint-Etienne-de-Tinnée tourist office if you …
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Lake La Fous
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Lake La Fous is a good example of the numerous high-altitude lakes found within the Mercantour massif. You can camp nearby if you don't want to sleep at the Nice refuge located a little higher up.
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