Nature and landscapes
Mountain lakes, between bathing and contemplation
With its large lakes, the French mountains offer you all the pleasures of water. Whether you prefer to swim in the temperate waters of the Alpine lakes or discover the more intimate mountain lakes, you’re bound to find something to suit you.
Swimming in the Great Alpine Lakes
At the height of summer, the water is over 22°C and the atmosphere is reminiscent of the Mediterranean… Yet you’re standing on the edge of a large Alpine lake like Lac du Bourget, at an altitude of 246 metres, with a magnificent view of the mountains in the background.
Just a few kilometres from the main mountain resorts, numerous lakes and stretches of water invite you to enjoy the benefits of water sports activities in a peaceful setting, far from the crowds of the seaside.
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Eye candy
Mirrors of the landscape, mountain lakes are often the focal point of a walk. Their shores are ideal for a delicious picnic. France’s thousands of mountain lakes are like postcards engraved in your memories. Resurgences, streams, waterfalls: water is everywhere in the mountains.
Discover France Montagnes’ selection of 15 heavenly mountain bathing spots.