Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet, Treffort

Name: Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet
Address: Treffort, France

#1 among attractions in Treffort

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet is an artificial water reservoir for the Électricité de France power station on the river Drac. It belongs to the department of Isère. It is bounded by the canyons of the Drac and Ebron. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.54 mi²Length: 6.21 miWidth: 984 ftMaximum depth: 377 ftElevation: 1519 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°57'40"N, 5°41'18"E

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Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pierre Percée, Grand lac de Laffrey, Lac de Pierre-Châtel, Lac de Petichet.

3.5 miE
Arch
Pierre Percée, La Motte-d'Aveillans
89 min walk • The Pierre Percée is a natural arch located on a hill of Matheysine, in the Isère département, upon the commune of Pierre-Châtel. It belongs to the Seven Wonders of Dauphiné. Internal gap is 3m. high. Overall aspect evokes the one of a crouching monster and has been the origin of many local legends, where the Devil is usually involved.
5.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Grand lac de Laffrey
142 min walk • The Grand lac de Laffrey is the largest of the Laffrey lakes, located in Matheysine 23 km south of Grenoble, in the Isère département of France.
4.5 miE
Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Pierre-Châtel, Saint-Théoffrey
114 min walk • Lac de Pierre-Châtel is a lake between Pierre-Châtel and Saint-Théoffrey in the Isère department of France. Its surface area is 1.4 km². In the North are the Lac de Pétichet and the Grand lac de Laffrey.
4.8 miNE
Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Petichet, Saint-Théoffrey
123 min walk • Lac de Pétichet is a lake at Saint-Théoffrey in the Isère department of France, 400 m south of the Grand lac de Laffrey.
4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sénépy
102 min walk • Sénépy is a mountain located in Matheysine, in the Dauphiné Alps of south-eastern France. Its elevation is 1,769m. It overlooks the Drac river valley, the Monteynard lake, as well as the Trièves plateau on the opposite riverbank.
5.6 miW
Memorial
War Memorial, Château-Bernard
142 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
6 miNE
Locality
Laffrey
153 min walk • For nature lovers, Laffrey boasts an abundance of scenic hiking trails that wind through lush forests and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The nearby Lac de Laffrey is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and picnicking, making it an ideal...
6.1 miSW
Locality
Roissard
155 min walk • Roissard is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
4.3 miE
Locality
Pierre-Châtel
111 min walk • Pierre-Châtel is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
2.1 miNW
Locality
Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze
54 min walk • One of the main attractions in Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze is the stunning Château de Bressieux, a medieval castle that dates back to the 13th century. Visitors can explore the well-preserved fortifications and learn about the castle's fascinating past through guided...
3.9 miSW
Locality
Monestier-de-Clermont
101 min walk • One of the highlights of Monestier-de-Clermont is the Château de Clermont, a magnificent 13th-century castle that stands as a testament to the area's rich history. Visitors can explore the castle's well-preserved architecture and learn about its role in the region's...