Lac du Vernex, Rossinière

Name: Lac du Vernex
Address: Rossinière, Switzerland

#1 among attractions in Rossinière

Nature, Top attraction, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lac du Vernex is a reservoir on the Saane/Sarine river at Rossinière, in the Pays d'Enhaut of the canton of Vaud. It lies at an elevation of 859 m above sea level, between the Pointe de Cray and Planachaux mountains. ()

Alternative names: Area: 79.07 acres (0.1236 mi²)Elevation: 2818 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°27'49"N, 7°4'17"E

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Lac du Vernex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rochers de Naye, Haut-Intyamon, Dent de Lys, Lac de Lessoc.

5 miSW
Towering peak with a railway to the top
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City hall
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