Lac Chambon

#315 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lac Chambon is a lake in Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 877 m, its surface area is 0.6 km². ()

Alternative names: Area: 148.26 acres (0.2317 mi²)Maximum depth: 13 ftElevation: 2864 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°34'13"N, 2°55'18"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Lac Chambon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Super Besse, Château de Murol, Puy de Sancy, Lac Pavin.

5.3 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Super Besse
136 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's Massif Central, Super Besse is a dynamic ski area that beckons winter sports enthusiasts with its pristine slopes and breathtaking mountain vistas. This alpine gem, situated in the Auvergne region, offers a picturesque setting for an...
1.3 miNE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Château de Murol, Murol
33 min walk • Perched atop a basalt outcrop, the imposing Château de Murol stands as a sentinel over the picturesque village of Murol in the Auvergne region of France. This medieval castle, with its origins dating back to the 12th century, offers visitors a journey through time...
6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puy de Sancy, Mont Dore
153 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's volcanic region, the Puy de Sancy is the highest peak in the Massif Central, rising to an elevation of 1,885 meters. Located near the town of Mont Dore, this majestic mountain is a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
5.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac Pavin
138 min walk • Lac Pavin, nestled in the heart of France's Auvergne region, is a pristine volcanic lake known for its circular shape and deep blue waters. Formed roughly 6,000 years ago by a phreatomagmatic eruption, a rare occurrence where magma meets water, the lake is the youngest...
6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Servière, Orcival
154 min walk • Lac de Servières is a lake in Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 1202 m, its surface area is 0.15 km².
5.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac des Hermines
137 min walk • Lac des Hermines is a lake near Super-Besse, in Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 1350 m, its surface area is 0.14 km².
6.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Monts Dore
155 min walk • The Monts Dore are the remnant peaks of a volcanic massif situated near the center of the Massif Central, in the Auvergne region of France. They form a picturesque mountainous region, dotted with lakes, thermal springs and romanesque churches.
3.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Col de la Croix-Morand
99 min walk • Col de la Croix-Morand is a high mountain pass of the Massif Central in France, in the department of Puy de Dôme, near Clermont-Ferrand. It inspired a song by Jean-Louis Murat.
5.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Guéry
136 min walk • Lac de Guéry is a lake in Puy-de-Dôme, France. At an elevation of 1,244 metres, its surface area is 0.25 square kilometres.
4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Grottes de Jonas, Saint-Pierre-Colamine
102 min walk • The Jonas caves are a troglodytic habitat, located in Saint-Pierre-Colamine near Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise and Murol, Puy-de-Dôme department, Auvergne region located in France.
3.5 miE
45°34'59"N • 2°59'33"E
Fontaines Pétrifiantes, Saint-Nectaire
91 min walk • Geologic formation, Cave, Fountain