Lac de Malsaucy

Lac de Malsaucy is a recreational lake situated at 395 meters elevation in Évette-Salbert, offering various water activities including sailing, kayaking, and swimming during the summer season with supervised areas and equipment rental facilities.

The lake was historically developed to encourage aquatic activities and local tourism, transforming from agricultural and fishing use by local communities into a managed recreational area within the Ballons des Vosges regional natural park.

The lake hosts summer cultural events including concerts and festivals, while local folklore preserves traditional fishing practices, and the site serves as an educational venue for schools and associations focusing on environmental awareness.

Visitors can access the lake via parking on rue du Lac facing Auberge du Lac, with surveillance during mid-May to late August, pedal boat rentals at approximately 2 euros for 30 minutes, and marked hiking trails covering 8 kilometers.

The lake creates spectacular sunset reflections captured in the famous photograph by P-90, while serving as a habitat for grey herons, coots, and swans, and occasionally freezing partially in winter for ice skating activities.

Location: Évette-Salbert

Elevation above the sea: 395 m

Address: Lac de Malsaucy, 90350 Évette-Salbert, France

GPS coordinates: 47.68611,6.80139

Latest update: July 8, 2025 21:08