Lac de Tignes, Alpine lake in Tignes, France
The lake extends across the valley floor at 2100 meters elevation, surrounded by mountain peaks and offering clear reflections of the surrounding Alps.
The artificial reservoir emerged in 1952 when the original village of Tignes was submerged to create a hydroelectric dam for regional power supply.
Local residents maintain traditional Savoyard customs through seasonal festivals and events that take place along the lake shores throughout the year.
During summer months, visitors can participate in water activities including kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing, with equipment rentals available near the shore.
The lake surface transforms into a natural ice path during winter, connecting different sections of the Tignes resort for pedestrians to cross.
Location: Tignes
Address: Lac de Tignes, 73320 Tignes, France 73320 Tignes
GPS coordinates: 45.46569,6.90396
Latest update: June 30, 2025 15:53
The lakes of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes showcase remarkable geological diversity. The natural glacial lakes such as Bourget and Annecy contrast with the deep volcanic lakes of Pavin and Bouchet. The artificial lakes of Serre-Ponçon and Monteynard complete this hydrographic network. This region includes high-altitude lakes in the Alps and the Massif Central, plains water bodies, and hydropower dam reservoirs.
Tignes Dam
3.9 km
Tignes - Val d'Isère
4.9 km
Funiculaire Perce-Neige
3.4 km
Glacier de la Grande Motte
5.6 km
Funival
4.8 km
Aiguille Percée
2.3 km
La Folie Douce Val d'Isère - Tignes
3.3 km
Col de la Leisse
4.6 km
Dôme de la Sache
5.7 km
Réserve naturelle nationale de Tignes-Champagny
4.4 km
Suspendu Glacier
5.3 km
Dôme des Platières
5.6 km
Mont-Blanc de Peisey
6.2 km
Rochers Rouges
2.6 km
Aiguille des Aimes
4.3 km
Dôme de Pramecou
4 km
Église Saint-Jacques en Tarentaise de Tignes
3.8 km
Grapillon des Merles
2.6 km
Pointe du Grand Pré
5.2 km
Rochers de la Grande Balme
2.9 km
Signal du Palet
3.6 km
Pointe de Pramecou
4.3 km
Acroland
393 m
Rocher de la Davie
5.7 km
Aiguille du Croc
3.4 km
Aiguille Noire
5 km
Rocher du Charvet
6 km
Bellevarde's rock
4.3 kmReviews
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