Europe is also rich in the unique Hochgebirgsseen. The largest of them is Lac d'Allos. It is located on the territory of the Mercantour Nature Reserve, on one of the slopes of the Pelat mountain massif. The height of the lake above sea level forms 2 220 meters, and the area is one of the largest in Europe and is 60 000 square meters. The glacier lake is rich in the various fish species. Here live the large populations of the char and trout, as well as the other rare fish species.
The route to Europe's largest high mountain lake is relatively easy. Most of the way you can go by car. On the end, you have to walk through the mountain village Villard, as well as the Cluite pine forest. In the midst of lush hundred-year-old pines, the lake has hidden itself with sky-blue water. On the shore of the lake is the important religious place of interest - the chapel of the Virgin Mary, so the hike along the lakeside is very interesting.
The mountain lake has formed as a result of the decline of the large glacier, so the water in the lake is not only crystal clear but also very cold. Not far from the lake are some excellent eco-farms and the tourist cottages located. Travelers always have the opportunity to spend a few days in this picturesque area. Those tourists who do not want to stay long in the mountains should not worry. You can see the lake and its surroundings during a day. It takes no more than an hour and a half to get around the lake.
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