L’automne dans le Verdonuntil December 20 · Several villages
24th Chestnut FestivalNovember 7 · Le Fugeret
WinterDecember 21 – March 20, 2027 · Several villages 
1 h 30 round trip + 1 h on the flat to walk around the lake.
from age 4-5
Elevation gain: 240 m
From mid-June to mid-October. The road is open depending on snow conditions.
Free access to the lake
Only the Laus parking lot charges a fee, depending on the season
The marmots and their young at Lac d'Allos
At the first whistle, the alarm is sounded!
They’ve been lying quietly on the rocks in the sun, but run to their burrows as soon as you announce your arrival!
Other things to see around the lake:
So keep an eye out!
Do you have questions about Lac d'Allos, parking, hiking, or access?
Check out our dedicated FAQ to find all the essential information.
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Why are these trees bent? What do marmots eat?
The signs along the way will help you answer any questions your little walkers may have. It’s enough to make them forget the two climbs that precede the arrival in the grandiose mountain cirque where the turquoise waters of the lake stretch out.
The serpentine is not a reptile, but the meandering stream that glistens on the grassy plateau of Le Laus.
The alpine lawn is just as comfortable for a family picnic as it is for a siesta in the shade of the larches. For greater peace and quiet, the heights or the other side of the lake are ideal.
Want to travel light? The refuge welcomes you for a meal with a breathtaking view. You can also bring your own picnic. Reservations required.
And enjoy the beautiful morning light that allows the mountains to be reflected in the lake’s waters.
Observe the wildlife that lives in these mountains.
In the nearest parking lot, where space is limited.
For a bird’s-eye view of Lac d'Allos and the lakes of Encombrette, head toward the Col de l’Encombrette , an hour’s walk from the lake. Look up, and the Haut-Verdon will unfold before you in a 360° panorama. If you’d like to explore the peaks , the lake is the ideal starting point for more challenging hikes.
For people with reduced mobility, a joëlette is available upon reservation:
At the Chalet de Laus
Book the Colmars joëlette
Parking de la Cluite: free of charge out of season, paid and regulated access from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the high summer season (please check dates and rates before your visit).
ATTENTION: for campervans larger than 2.10 meters, the Cluite parking lot is the only accessible one. Parking available for 24 hours. See location
You can reserve your parking space online only during the high summer season.
Access to the lake via the GR56 takes 5 hours round-trip from the Cluite parking lot, and 1 hour 30 minutes round-trip from the Laus parking lot. See location
Tour of Lac d’Allos: 1h
Book online:
Reserve my parking space
As in all
French National Parks
pets are prohibited.
This exceptional environment is extremely fragile, so be sure to respect national park regulations.
Please note that small children are not allowed to swim in the lake, which is very cold!
Maps and guides are available in our tourist offices Verdon Tourisme.
Access with a stroller is difficult and requires carrying the child, so be sure to bring a baby carrier. You’re at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, so remember to protect yourself from the sun and bring something to cover up with in case the weather changes.
Bring plenty of water.
Although this is an easy walk, walking shoes are a must.
Don’t forget your binoculars.
Dry toilets are installed at the Laus parking lot and near the refuge.
For more information, contact the Val d’Allos tourist office.
Why not spend the night in a refuge to contemplate the starry sky as a screen and the towers of the lake that light up at sunrise? You’ll feel like you’ve been away much longer, and your children will feel like little adventurers.
with our mountain leaders
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