Lac de Montriond, Glacial lake in Montriond, France.
The water surface of the lake spans 32 hectares, reaching depths of 19 meters at the foot of steep mountain cliffs in Haute-Savoie.
The lake formed through a landslide from Nantaux mountain between 300 and 4500 years ago, creating a natural dam in the existing river.
The lake functions as a central element of the Chablais UNESCO Global Geopark, presenting the geological history of the Alpine valley.
Swimming areas, canoe rentals, fishing spots, and a circular walking path provide multiple recreational options for visitors throughout summer months.
During winter, the lake surface transforms into an ice diving location, offering both beginners and advanced divers an underwater exploration environment.
Location: Montriond
Inception: 15 century
Elevation above the sea: 1,055 m
Part of: Chablais Geopark
Address: Lac de Montriond, 74110 Montriond, France 74110 Montriond
GPS coordinates: 46.20833,6.72778
Latest update: July 1, 2025 14:22
Occitanie hosts a wide variety of lakes spread between the Pyrenees and the Massif Central. Natural lakes mainly occupy high-altitude zones in the Pyrenees, where glacial erosion has carved out cirques and basins now filled with water. Lake Oô, located at 4,950 feet (1,507 meters) altitude, receives water from a 984-foot (300-meter) waterfall descending from Lake Espingo. The Bastan lakes form a series of three linked water bodies between 7,217 and 8,202 feet (2,200 and 2,500 meters) near Barèges, while Lake Bethmale, at 3,498 feet (1,065 meters) in Couserans, is surrounded by beech forests. Artificial lakes in the region serve various functions, including water storage, hydroelectric power, and recreational activities. Lake Salagou, created in 1969 in Herault, stands out for its distinctive geological setting: red rocks rich in iron give the landscape a reddish-brown hue. Lake Pareloup, covering about 3,485 acres (1,410 hectares) in Aveyron, is one of the largest reservoirs in the area. Lake Saint-Ferréol, built in the 17th century at the foot of the Black Mountain, supplies the Canal du Midi and demonstrates historic hydraulic engineering. These lakes offer opportunities for hiking, sailing, and windsurfing, especially at Lake Ganguise where the wind blows roughly 300 days per year.
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