Lac Chauvet, Volcanic lake in Picherande, France
Lake Chauvet spans 0.54 square kilometers with a maximum depth of 86 meters in the Puy-de-Dôme department of central France.
This maar lake formed during a volcanic explosion in the Massif Central region, creating a crater that gradually filled with water over time.
Local fishermen maintain a generations-old tradition of trout and carp fishing in the waters of Lake Chauvet throughout the seasons.
The location features several marked hiking trails around the lake, including a 6.87-kilometer loop suitable for walkers of all abilities.
The lake waters reach an elevation of 1162 meters, providing a natural mountain habitat for various fish species in the region.
Location: Picherande
Elevation above the sea: 1,162 m
Address: Lac Chauvet, 63113 Picherande, France 63113 Picherande
GPS coordinates: 45.45995,2.83061
Latest update: June 30, 2025 15:53
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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