Lac des Cordes

#842 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lac des Cordes is a lake in Hautes-Alpes, France. At an elevation of 2,446 metres, its surface area is 0.02 square kilometres. It is located close to the northern wall of the Pic de Rochebrune. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.94 acres (0.0077 mi²)Length: 820 ftWidth: 394 ftElevation: 8031 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°50'43"N, 6°47'22"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Lac des Cordes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ouvrage Gondran, Pic de Rochebrune, Fort de l'Infernet, Arvieux.

5 miNW
Museum
Ouvrage Gondran
128 min walk • Ouvrage Gondran is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, one infantry block and one observation block. Gondran was commenced in June 1933, and was intended to cover the gap between Janus and Les Aittes.
1.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pic de Rochebrune
41 min walk • The Pic de Rochebrune is a mountain in the Cottian Alps belonging to the French department of Hautes-Alpes.
6.1 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort de l'Infernet
156 min walk • The Fort de l'Infernet is a fortification complex near Briançon in the French Alps. It was built as part of the Séré de Rivières system of fortifications in 1876–78 to defend France against invasion from Italy.
5.2 miSW
Locality
Arvieux
132 min walk • Arvieux is a commune of the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of south-eastern France. The inhabitants of the commune are known as Arvidants or Arvidantes.
3 miNW
Museum
Ouvrage Les Aittes
78 min walk • Ouvrage Les Aittes is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, three infantry blocks and one observation block, about two kilometers east of Cervières, Hautes-Alpes at an altitude of 2,029 metres..
3.9 miNW
Museum
Ouvrage Janus
100 min walk • Ouvrage Janus is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, located to the east of Briançon on near the Col de Montgenèvre.
3.7 miNW
Locality
Cervières
96 min walk • One of the main attractions of Cervières is its stunning natural landscapes. Surrounded by majestic mountains, lush green valleys, and crystal-clear lakes, the area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing are popular...
5.9 miSE
Locality
Aiguilles
150 min walk • History buffs will delight in Aiguilles' well-preserved architectural treasures, including the 12th-century Saint-Martin Church and the ancient ruins of the Château d'Aiguilles. The village's narrow streets and traditional stone houses exude an old-world charm that...