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Lake Fenestre – Ladres Pass loop from Cime du Gélas / Monte Gelàs

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Lake Fenestre – Ladres Pass loop from Cime du Gélas / Monte Gelàs

04:54

10.5km

820m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: September 26, 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 0 m for 876 m

After 3.52 km for 20 m

After 9.65 km for 892 m

Waypoints

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1

1.03 km

Lake Fenestre

Highlight • Lake

2

2.26 km

The Fenestre Casemate

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It divides Italy from France, and the Maritime Alps National Park from the Mercantour National Park. It can be reached from the Italian side, via an easy mule track in two hours from the Piano del Praiet.

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3

3.49 km

Ladres Pass

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At Pas des Ladres, there are not only sublime views. You will be almost certain to observe many chamois. They are not shy, because living in a national park, they ignore hunting.

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4

6.55 km

5

6.59 km

Refuge de la Madone

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The Madone de Fenestre chalet is located at an altitude of 1,903 m in the Mercantour National Park. The refuge offers a magnificent panorama of the Cime du Gélas, the …

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6

6.86 km

Refuge de la Madone

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Good place to relax after a strenuous day's journey.

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B

10.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.68 km

4.83 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

3.78 km

1.90 km

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Highest point (2,460 m)

Lowest point (1,870 m)

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