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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| 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 |
| Average depth | 50 m (160 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 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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See also
- Col d'Allos
- List of lakes in France
External links
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