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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

04:53

10.5km

820m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 30, 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 9.59 km for 892 m

Waypoints

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1

1.03 km

Lake Fenestre

Highlight • Lake

2

2.26 km

The Fenestre Casemate

Highlight • Trail

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

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

6.53 km

Refuge de la Madone

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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 highest peak in the Alpes-Maritimes.
More information on the refuge here: chaletmadonedefenestre.ffcam.fr.

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5

6.80 km

Refuge de la Madone

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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10.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.62 km

4.83 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

3.80 km

1.82 km

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Highest point (2,460 m)

Lowest point (1,870 m)

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Friday 21 August

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