Two-day circular to Mont Pelat and Le Cimet

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A magnificent, challenging and breathtaking two-day circular route in the heart of the Mercantour National Park, starting from the village of Allos. The route passes by Lac d'Allos and its refuge, Mont Pelat, Lac du Trou de l'Aigle, Le Cimet and its many waterfalls, including Cascade du Pich, and the Bois de Vacheresse. You will set out to climb two peaks over 3,000 metres high: Mont Pelat (3,051 metres) and Le Cimet (3,020 metres), from which you will enjoy 360° panoramic views of the national park.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 38.17 km
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    Average duration: 2 days 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 2,433 m
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    Descent: - 2,435 m
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    Highest point: 3,038 m
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    Lowest point: 1,426 m

Photos

Le Cimet et la Plaine de la Grande Cayolle depuis le Pas de la Grande Barre
Le Cimet depuis le Pas de la Grande Barre
Lever du soleil depuis le Mont Pelat, vue sur le Lac d'Allos
Lac du Trou de l'Aigle

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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    Allos - Mont Pelat

    Allos - Mont Pelat

    ↔16.24 km ↗1,700 m ↘100 m
    The first part of this two-day circular is challenging and breathtaking, taking you through the heart of Mercantour National Park from the village of Allos, via Lac d'Allos and its refuge, Mont Pelat, Lac du Trou de l'Aigle, Le Cimet and its many waterfalls, including Cascade du Pich and Les Bois de Vacheresse.
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  2. E
    Mont Pelat - Allos en passant par le Cimet

    Mont Pelat - Allos via Le Cimet

    ↔21.93 km ↗733 m ↘2,335 m
    Second part of the circular. This second stage will take you to the village of Allos, starting from Mont Pelat, via the Trou de l'Aigle, the Cimet and its many waterfalls, including the Cascade du Pich and the Bois de Vacheresse.
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