Lac de Servière, Volcanic lake in Orcival, France.
Located at 1202 meters elevation, Lac de Servières extends across 0.15 square kilometers with waters reaching depths of 26 meters in the Puy-de-Dôme department.
The lake emerged from explosive volcanic activity in the Massif Central region, forming a maar crater that filled with water over geological time periods.
Local inhabitants of Puy-de-Dôme maintain oral traditions about the lake's formation, connecting it to the broader volcanic heritage of the Auvergne region.
Multiple walking paths circle the lake, offering various difficulty levels for hikers, with designated parking areas available near the main access points.
The lake's deep blue waters change color throughout different seasons, reflecting the surrounding mountain landscape and attracting numerous bird species.
Location: Orcival
Elevation above the sea: 1,202 m
Address: Lac de Servière, 63210 Orcival, France 63210 Orcival
GPS coordinates: 45.64602,2.85921
Latest update: June 30, 2025 15:44
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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