Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Lacs de la Casse Blanche

1.6 mi
round trip
1,408 ft
climb
8,801 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Lacs de la Casse Blanche is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.1 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 7,520 ft and 8,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,350 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Le Monêtier-les-Bains, about 3.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe du Demi, Dent du Diable and Pointe Ulysse. Cascade de Fontcouverte is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping de Fontcouverte and Camping des Deux Glaciers are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Lacs de la Casse Blanche for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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