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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Saint-Martin-Vésubie

Nice Refuge – Lake La Fous loop from Caïre Colomb

Moderate

5.0

(2)

12

hikers

Nice Refuge – Lake La Fous loop from Caïre Colomb

02:39

5.10km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

Waypoints

A

Start point

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1

1.60 km

Lac de la Foux.

Highlight • Lake

2

2.15 km

Lake La Foux.

Highlight • Lake

3

2.50 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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4

3.07 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

4.74 km

Mont-Colomb Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Mont-Colomb pass is a spectacular passage between two rocks. The mineral aspect of the pass adds a special touch to the landscape.

Upon discovering this passage and the views …

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5.10 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.66 km

1.72 km

725 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

2.44 km

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Highest point (2,520 m)

Lowest point (2,150 m)

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Saturday 10 October

7°C

1°C

27 %

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