Le Lac Chambon, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
4.0 (458 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Puy-de-Dome Bodies of Water
Stunning in the fringe seasons
Spring or Autumn when the crowds have gone but the weather remains warm. Terrific trails around the lake. You are literally walking or if you choose to take a dip, then swimming, in a volcano. Plenty of great spots to have a picnic. We went to a local supermarket; picked up a cooked chicken and baguette and then some local Saint Nectaire cheese and i can honestly say it was one of the best 10 meals I have ever had. Photos after were hard to tell which way up they were, so clear, and often still, is the water. Parked up at the east end and went clockwise. Few more portaloos wouldn't go amiss though.
Address
, Chambon-sur-Lac, France.
Website
https://www.sancy.com/decouvrir/toutes-les-communes/chambon-sur-lac/
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 9:41
User Ratings
4.0 based on (458 reviews)
Reviews
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4Dave 5:00 PM Oct 10, 2019
Highly recommended place to visit.
Beautiful area with the lake with a beach and mountains, lots of interesting places nearby to explore. Shame our campsite nearby closed in the middle of September or we would have loved to stay longer!
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4Helen C 5:00 PM Aug 10, 2014
Pretty lake in lovely surroundings
This is a pretty lake between the two villages of Murol and Chambon,which are very charming. There is an easy walk around the lake, also pedalos and limited bathing areas. It is also a good spot from which to make many excursions and bigger walks in the area of the Massif du Sancy - we used the Chamina guide to this area and found it wonderful. There is also a fantastic bakery in the village of Chambon sur Lac.
