Lac d'Icogne

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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lac d'Icogne is a reservoir in the municipality of Lens near the village of Crans-sur-Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. The lake has a volume of 0.04 million m³ and a surface area of 7 ha. ()

Local name: Lac d’Icogne Elevation: 4659 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°18'18"N, 7°27'21"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Lac d'Icogne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint-Léonard underground lake, Lac de Géronde, Etang Grenon, Moubra.

3.6 miSW
Natural attraction, Tours, Park
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Etang Grenon, Crans Montana
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1.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Moubra, Crans Montana
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3.9 miE
Art museum, History museum, Museum
Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation, Sierre
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4.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac des Audannes
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3.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Tseuzier
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4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sex Rouge
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3.5 miE
Forts and castles
Château de Muzot, Sierre
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3.2 miSW
46°16'34"N • 7°24'17"E
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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