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Lac des Mesches

Lac des Mesches

Recommended by 28 hikers out of 30

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

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    1. Lac des Mesches to Refuge des Merveilles - round trip in the Mercantour National Park

    15.8km

    05:12

    730m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    November 18, 2022

    The Mesches dam, built by the Italians in 1917, is the largest dam in the Alpes-Maritimes. It is fed by the Inferno and Casterino valleys at their confluence.

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      August 5, 2023

      An artificial lake located in the Roya valley, the Lac des Mesches is an ideal starting point for hikes in the Vallée des Merveilles, with access to Fontanalbe via the Baisse de Valaurette, or directly to the Merveilles refuges.

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        August 31, 2024

        Very beautifully situated reservoir, but the water is not inviting for swimming. The dam is definitely worth seeing.

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          Location: Tende, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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