Lac de Payolle, Campan

Name: Lac de Payolle
Address: Campan, France

#2 among attractions in Campan

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The Lac de Payolle is an artificial lake in the French Pyrenees. It is located in the communes of Campan and Arreau of the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the Midi-Pyrénées region. Its western shore is the boundary between the communes of Ancizan and Arreau. It is usually completely frozen in winter. ()

Alternative names: Area: 24.96 acres (0.039 mi²)Elevation: 3737 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°56'6"N, 0°17'48"E

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Lac de Payolle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Noisetier Cave, Lac de Gréziollles, Lac du Campana, Col d'Aspin.

3.8 miE
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Nature, Natural attraction, Ski area
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Church
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