Lac d'Allos
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Lac d'Allos Lake of Allos | |
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Lac d'Allos Lake of Allos | |
Location | Parc National du Mercantour, France |
Coordinates | 44°14′00″N 6°42′30″E / 44.2333°N 6.7083°ECoordinates: 44°14′00″N 6°42′30″E / 44.2333°N 6.7083°E |
Type | Natural lake |
Catchment area | 60 ha (150 acres) |
Basin countries | France |
Average depth | 50 m (160 ft) |
References | More info |
Lac d'Allos is an alpine lake at a height of 2,230 m. It is located in Parc National du Mercantour, departement Alpes-de-Haute-Provence the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Description[]
Lac d'Allos is a lake in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and is dominated by Mont Pelat (3052 meters), it is the largest natural high altitude lake in Europe. It covers 60 hectares and has a depth of 50 m. In the twelfth century, it was called Levedone.
The lake is situated nearby the municipality of Allos.
Gallery[]
Side of the lake, August 2015
Another side of the lake
Another side of the lake, August 2015
Flowers on the side of the lake
See also[]
- Col d'Allos
- List of lakes in France
External links[]
Categories:
- Mercantour National Park
- Lakes of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Alpes-de-Haute-Provence geography stubs