Lake La Fous – Nice Refuge loop from Parking du Countet

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Mountain hikes & routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

Belvédère

Lake La Fous – Nice Refuge loop from Parking du Countet

Hard

4.0

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hikers

Lake La Fous – Nice Refuge loop from Parking du Countet

07:58

16.5km

1,300m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 7.07 km for 1.25 km

After 8.40 km for 279 m

After 8.77 km for 1.25 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

195 m

Access to the Vallée des Merveilles in the Mercantour

Highlight • Other

This car park is located at the entrance to the Vallée des Merveilles in Mercantour. To get there, simply follow the signs indicating the hike. It is one of the most beautiful sites in the region!

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4.44 km

Lac de la Foux.

Highlight • Lake

4.74 km

Lake La Fous

Highlight • Lake

Lake La Fous is a good example of the numerous high-altitude lakes found within the Mercantour massif. You can camp nearby if you don't want to sleep at the Nice refuge located a little higher up.

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5.09 km

Lake La Foux.

Highlight • Lake

5.45 km

Nice Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Nice refuge is guarded in summer from the first of June to the end of September, and remains open in winter but is unguarded during this period. It is managed by the French Alpine Club of Nice.

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7.03 km

Lacs du Mont Clapier

Lake

8.39 km