Lakes of Vens
| Lakes of Vens | |
|---|---|
| Lacs de Vens (French) | |
 A view on the Lakes of Vens (Tinée, French Alps). The refuge of Vens can be seen on the left. | |
  Lakes of Vens | |
| Location | Alpes-Maritimes, Alps |
| Coordinates | 44°18′55″N 6°56′16″E / 44.31528°N 6.93778°E |
| Basin countries | France |
| Surface elevation | 2,325 m (7,628 ft) |
The lakes of Vens (French: Lacs de Vens) are located in the massif of the Mercantour, between the elevations of 2,325 m (7,628 ft) and 2,278 m (7,474 ft),[1] in the township of Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, in the department of the Alpes-Maritimes.
Geography
[edit]The lakes of Vens consist of a succession of five main lakes. The largest, overlooked by the refuge of Vens, has a depth of 31 m (102 ft).
Itinerary
[edit]The lakes of Vens are accessible to the hikers from the hamlet of the Pra on the route of the col de la Bonette[2] or from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée.
References
[edit]- ^ "Grands sites de la Tinée: les lacs de Vens". Le Parc national du Mercantour (in French). Retrieved August 28, 2018.
- ^ "Circuit de Tortisse". Guide Randoxygène (Department of the Alpes-Maritimes) (in French). Retrieved August 28, 2018.