Lac des Neuf Couleurs

Lac des Neuf Couleurs is a lake in , and has an elevation of 2,711 metres. Lac des Neuf Couleurs is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
Photo: Prouzet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • Type: Lake
  • Description: lake in France
  • Also known as: “Lac des 9 Couleurs”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tête de la Frema and Aiguille de Chambeyron.

Peak
Photo: Luca Bergamasco, CC BY 3.0.
is a peak.

Peak
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is a mountain of the and is the highest mountain of in southeast France. Together with its neighbour , it is the dominant peak of the upper Ubaye Valley.

Peak
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is a mountain of the on the border between France and Italy. It is the second highest summit of the Chambeyron Massif, after and its sharp, rocky peak dominates the Upper Ubaye Valley.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fouillouse and Chiappera.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet.

Hamlet
Photo: Beppe.Olly, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet.

Hamlet
Photo: Hans-Jürgen Hübner, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 9 km southeast of Lac des Neuf Couleurs.

Lac des Neuf Couleurs

Latitude
44.5394° or 44° 32′ 22″ north
Longitude
6.86361° or 6° 51′ 49″ east
Elevation
2,711 metres (8,894 feet)
Open location code
8FP8GVQ7+QC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 70378246
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­lake
Geo­Names ID
2990674
Wiki­data ID
Q3215673
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Satellite Map

Discover Lac des Neuf Couleurs from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Italian—“Lac des Neuf Couleurs” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Vallone dell’Infernetto Occidentale and Vallone dell’Infernetto Orientale.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Col de la Gypière / Colle di Gippiera and Point de Fond de Chambeyron.

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