Le cirque glaciaire de l'Agnel, écrin de l'un des plus grands lacs du massif, offre un panorama sompteux sur les cimes de l'Argentera, point culminant du massif et cœur du Parco Alpi Marittime.
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From the Pautamon parking lot (marker 394), take the track towards the Valmasque refuge. After a 30-minute walk, the trail joins the torrent; a signpost indicates the Lac Agnel trail (marker 393) on the right.
On the way up, cross the "combat zone": the area at the limit of tree growth. The atmosphere becomes increasingly mineral. After 2h30 of walking, the Agnel glacial cirque comes into view.
Some will no doubt be able to admire the lord of the peaks: the ibex. For the more experienced...
On the way up, cross the "combat zone": the area at the limit of tree growth. The atmosphere becomes increasingly mineral. After 2h30 of walking, the Agnel glacial cirque comes into view.
Some will no doubt be able to admire the lord of the peaks: the ibex. For the more experienced...
Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions
Location
Location
Environment
Environment
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Mountain location
- Close to GR footpath
- Waterside
- In a nature reserve
- Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Access
Access
- Go past the hamlet of Casterino and continue for about 2.5 km to reach a place called "Potamou". The hike starts at the Mercantour National Park entrance signs (marker 394).
