Lac de l'Orceyrette, Alpine lake in Villar-Saint-Pancrace, France
The Orceyrette Lake sits at an elevation of 1927 meters, surrounded by Swiss stone pines and larches that cast their reflection on the water surface.
This glacial lake, which vanished in the early 20th century due to alluvial deposits, was restored in the 1970s through the construction of a small dam.
The name of the lake comes from the Occitan word 'Orsiereta', a diminutive of 'Orsièra', referring to the bears that once inhabited the region.
The lake is accessible via a forest road above the Ayes chalets, presenting multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty levels for visitors.
The location served as a natural backdrop for the filming of the television series Alex Hugo and the movie Marseille in 2016.
Location: Villar-Saint-Pancrace
Address: Lac de l'Orceyrette, 05100 Villar-Saint-Pancrace, France
GPS coordinates: 44.81889,6.65434
Latest update: July 1, 2025 15:22
The lakes of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region stretch from the Southern Alps to the Verdon. The Serre-Ponçon lake, with its 28 km², offers beaches and coves bordered by forests. The Sainte-Croix lake is the third-largest lake in France. Altitude lakes such as Allos and Sainte-Anne exceed 2400 meters. The Berre pond represents the largest regional saltwater expanse with 155 km². These natural and artificial lakes offer swimming, water activities, and local wildlife observation.
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