Lac de Roselend, Alpine reservoir in Beaufort, France
The Roselend Dam stretches 804 meters across the valley, reaching a height of 150 meters and containing 187 million cubic meters of water.
Between 1955 and 1962, construction of the dam required 2,600 workers and 942,368 cubic meters of concrete, leading to the submersion of Roselend village.
The original Saint Marie Madeleine Chapel was relocated to the lakeshore before the dam flooding, preserving this religious structure for future generations.
The lake remains accessible from May 15 to October 15, with winter closures occurring when snow blocks the Roselend mountain road.
The hydroelectric complex, combining Roselend with La Gittaz and Saint-Guerin dams, generates power equivalent to 450,000 residents' consumption while preventing 890,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.
Location: Beaufort
Address: Lac de Roselend, 73270 Beaufort, France 73270 Beaufort
GPS coordinates: 45.68190,6.63403
Latest update: June 30, 2025 15:37
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.
Roselend Dam
1.4 km
Pierra Menta
5.1 km
Saint-Guérin Dam
5.5 km
Barrage de la Gittaz
3.4 km
Roignais
6.1 km
Chapelle de Roselend
2.2 km
Église Saint-Maxime-de-Riez de Beaufort
6 km
Aiguille du Grand Fond
3.4 km
Mont Coin
5.7 km
Défilé d'Entreroches
5.1 km
Chaire à prêcher à Beaufort
6.1 km
Lac de la Gittaz
3.6 km
Pointe de Gargan
5 km
Lac de Roselend
509 m
Via Ferrata Roc du Vent
3.6 km
La Grande Berge
802 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Arêches
5.1 km
Scenic viewpoint
3.6 km
Scenic viewpoint
1.1 km
Lac de Saint-Guérin
5.8 km
Torrent de la Gittaz
2.8 km
Ruisseau de Treicol
5.5 km
Rocher du Vent
3.8 km
Roc du Biolley
2.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Jacques de Boudin
4.2 km
Roche Parstire
2.7 km
Point de vue sur Lac de Roselend
1.8 km
Rochers des Enclaves
5.7 kmReviews
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