Lac d'Allos
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.
| 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 |
| Type | Natural lake |
| Catchment area | 60 ha (150 acres) |
| Basin countries | France |
| Surface area | 60 ha (150 acres) |
| Max. depth | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2,230 m (7,320 ft) |
| References | More info |
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
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