Lago Bianco dell'Agnel
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,973 ft
- climb
- 8,452 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Lago Bianco dell'Agnel is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national du Mercantour (cœur). It runs between about 7,370 ft and 8,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,000 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Tende, about 8.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de l'Agnel, Cima ovest del Lago dell'Agnello / Cime Ouest de l'Agnel and Cime Cossato. For camping, Zone de bivouac and Zone de bivouac du Refuge des Merveilles are within about 6 miles. 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
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