Lac de Guéry, Volcanic lake at Mont-Dore, France.
Located at 1244 meters altitude in Auvergne, Lac de Guéry extends across 25 hectares with depths reaching 16 meters in the heart of natural landscapes.
The formation of Lac de Guéry resulted from ancient basaltic lava flows that blocked the Mortes stream, creating a natural water barrier in the region.
The lake stands at the intersection of four municipalities: Mont-Dore, Orcival, Perpezat, and Saulzet-le-Froid, representing a shared natural heritage of the region.
The Cap Guéry Mountain Center provides equipment rentals, tourist information, and access to numerous marked hiking trails around the lake perimeter.
As the highest lake in Auvergne, this body of water contains a small masonry dam that maintains elevated water levels throughout the seasons.
Location: Mont-Dore
Location: Orcival
Location: Perpezat
Location: Saulzet-le-Froid
Elevation above the sea: 1,244 m
Address: Lac de Guéry, France
GPS coordinates: 45.61532,2.82203
Latest update: June 30, 2025 15:41
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.
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