Lac de Sylans, Lake in Le Poizat-Lalleyriat, France.
Description
Lac de Sylans is a mountain lake surrounded by forested slopes and rocky cliffs in the French Alps. The water appears clear and deep blue, and the lake attracts local fishers and nature lovers who appreciate its quiet setting.
History
The lake formed centuries ago when a rockslide on the northern cliff dammed the Doye River and created a natural barrier. Later it was used from the 1800s into the early 1900s for ice storage and distribution.
Culture
The name comes from the nearby Sylans peak in the Alps. Visitors can walk along the shoreline in summer, pausing at open spots where light plays across the water in appealing ways.
Practical
The lake is easiest to explore by staying on the paths that ring the water, especially if you prefer easy walking access. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the trails are dry and comfortable to walk.
Did you know?
The water seeps underground through hidden passages and reappears downriver as the source of the Doye, creating a natural filtering system. This underground journey keeps the water exceptionally pure for later bottling.
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Glacières de Sylans
761 m
Source de la Doye
2.3 km
Viaduc de Sylans
691 m
Église Saint-Michel de Nantua
4.4 km
Musée départemental d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain et du Haut-Jura
4.4 km
Viaduc des Neyrolles
3.1 km
Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Nantua
4.4 km
Cluse de Nantua
1.3 km
Viaduc de Charix
1.7 km
Viaduc des Glacières
1.7 km
Église Saint-Félix du Poizat
3 km
Église Saint-Amant de Charix
3 km
Église Saint-Blaise de Lalleyriat
3.9 km
Église Saint-Clair des Neyrolles
3.3 km
Palais de justice de Nantua
4.4 km
Town hall of Lalleyriat
3.9 km
Grotte du Burlandier
3.2 km
War memorial of Nantua
4.6 km
War memorial of Le Poizat
3 km
Town hall of Le Poizat
3.1 km
Cascade du moulin de Charix
1.5 km
Orgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Michel de Nantua
4.4 km
War memorial of Les Neyrolles
3.2 km
Town hall of Les Neyrolles
3.3 km
Town hall of Charix
2.9 km
War memorial of Lalleyriat
3.9 km
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