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Allos

Col de la Petite Cayolle – Lake Allos loop from Lac d'Allos

Hard

4.9

(29)

342

hikers

Col de la Petite Cayolle – Lake Allos loop from Lac d'Allos

05:20

16.6km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.02 km for 116 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.62 km

Little Cayolle Lake

Highlight • Lake

On a great circular route from Col der la Cayole you will pass this lake

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2

4.89 km

Col de la Petite Cayolle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

About a 45 minute walk from the Col de Cayolle car park. Good passable path in good weather. Bring warm clothes, the wind can be brisk and fresh.

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5.74 km

Lac des Garrets

Lake

4

6.09 km

Superbe 360° view

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Stunning views from this plateau

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5

6.50 km

Summit of Lausson

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Beautiful views of the valley and the mountains from the summit of Lausson at 2,645 meters. Ibex are often found there.

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6

7.06 km

Views of Lac d'Allos

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This lake is absolutely worth seeing when I was there I fell in love with this place immediately

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7

11.3 km

Lake Allos

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Located at an altitude of 2,230 meters at the foot of Mont Pelat, Lake Allos is the largest natural high altitude lake in Europe.

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8

14.5 km

Lac d'Allos Refuge

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It is a great refuge, simple and rustic, nestled in an exceptional natural setting. You can eat there and spend the night.

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9

14.6 km

Lac d’allos

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B

16.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

2.09 km

1.87 km

Surfaces

11.2 km

2.09 km

1.51 km

1.12 km

462 m

212 m

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Tuesday 6 October

10°C

3°C

99 %

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Comments

June 14, 2025,Le grand tour du Lac d'Allos
Another beautiful day at Lake Allos, seen from every angle except from the Pelat. That'll be for next time.
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