Distance 14km
Elevation 892m
Duration 6h
Mont Pelat is a peak that rises to 3,050 m above sea level and is located in the Southern Alps and the upper Verdon Valley. It is the highest peak in the upper Verdon Valley.
Description
Located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region of France, this summit is also located in the heart of the Mercantour National Park. It is considered the easiest 3,000-metre peak in the Southern Alps, despite its challenging climb and breathtaking view upon arrival.
The ideal is to get there as early in the morning as possible, due to the clarity and the risk of thunderstorms in summer.
Au départ du parking du Laus, vous emprunterez dans un premier temps le sentier qui conduit au lac d'Allos.
Very quickly, after crossing the Laus plateau, you will have to take an intersection on the left which will lead you to the Méouilles plateau (a bivouac paradise).
Once you have crossed this second plateau, you will turn left again towards Mont Pelat.
You are off on a sporty and rather mineral climb.
On the way up, a detour to the eagle hole is worth a look.
Once you reach the summit, you'll be treated to a breathtaking view of the mountain ranges (beware of vertigo), guaranteed to be a real eye-catcher!!
Variant: Mont Pelat is also accessible from the Col de la Cayolle and via the lake of the same name
This summit should be crossed in the summer season and as early in the morning as possible.
Les accompagnateurs en montagne proposent certains jours son ascension de nuit afin d'assister au lever du soleil depuis le sommet !
Type : Marked round trip
Distance : 14km
Elevation : 892m
Duration : 6h
Max altitude : 3050m
Marking details
Red and White, Yellow Markings
Delicate passages
Very narrow ridge and scree Not recommended for people prone to vertigo