Lac d'Aydat, Natural volcanic lake in Aydat, France.
The Lac d'Aydat covers 65 hectares at 837 meters altitude, reaching depths of 15 meters with an island called Ile de Saint-Sidoine at its center.
The lake formed 8,500 years ago when lava flows from Puy de la Vache and Puy de Lassolas volcanoes blocked a river, creating this water formation.
The lake features connections to fifth-century senator and bishop Sidonius Apollinaris, who potentially owned a villa named Avitacum on these shores.
Visitors can engage in swimming at the supervised beach, practice sailing at the water sports school, or fish with a permit from March 20 to December 31.
The wetland area at the entrance of La Veyre River contains wooden boardwalks for observing local biodiversity and natural water filtration processes.
Location: Aydat
Elevation above the sea: 837 m
Address: Lac d'Aydat, 63970 Aydat, France 63970 Aydat
GPS coordinates: 45.66400,2.98451
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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.
Puy de la Vache
4.9 km
Puy de Lassolas
5.6 km
Puy de Vichatel
3 km
Mount Redon
3.9 km
Puy de l'Enfer
4.6 km
Dolmen de la Grotte
4.8 km
Puy de Charmont
2.4 km
Puy de la Combregrasse
2.9 km
Puy de la Toupe
3.8 km
Puy de Monténard
5.1 km
Église Saint-Sidoine d'Aydat
842 m
Puy de Montchal, Aydat
4.5 km
Menhir de Pierre Longue
1.9 km
Puy de la Rodde
2.2 km
Puy de Montjuger
5.6 km
Puy de la Mey
5.4 km
Puy de Montgy
5.7 km
Église de l'Assomption de Saulzet-le-Froid
5.7 km
Église Saint-Julien de Fohet
2.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Cournols
4.2 km
Église Notre-Dame d'Auvergne de Ponteix
3.1 km
Narse d'Espinasse
4.7 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Rouillat-Bas
1.9 km
Croix de la Ribeyre
2.6 km
Église de l'Assomption de Nadaillat
4.8 km
Fontaine-calvaire de Ponteix
3.1 km
Château de Montlosier
4.3 km
Croix de cimetière de Fohet
3.1 kmReviews
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