Lac de Lamoura

Lac de Lamoura sits at 1,155 meters altitude in the Jura Mountains, covering 4.4 hectares with a maximum depth of 7 meters and clear waters reflecting surrounding pine forests.

The lake formed approximately 15,000 years ago following the last ice age, creating its distinctive contours through glacial erosion and underground water activity in the Jura region.

As part of the Upper Jura Regional Nature Park, the lake serves as a focal point for environmental education and outdoor recreation, connecting visitors with regional mountain heritage.

Visitors can access the lake via marked hiking trails from Lamoura village, with facilities including picnic areas, supervised swimming zones during summer, and winter activities like ice skating.

The lake's waters drain through two underground sinkholes called gouffres, disappearing beneath the surface to reappear in the Flumen valley after traveling through subterranean passages.

Location: Lamoura

Address: Lac de Lamoura, 39310 Lamoura, France

GPS coordinates: 46.39509,5.98134

Latest update: July 16, 2025 08:14