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.

Lakes of Vens
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
Native name	Lacs de Vens  (French)
Basin countries	France
Surface elevation	2,325 m (7,628 ft)

Geography

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

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

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[fr] Lacs de Vens