The Top 8 Lakes around Issoire
Looking to visit the best lakes around Issoire? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Issoire’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 9, 2025
Lac Chambon Beach
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Lac Chambon is a lake of volcanic origin. Between its remarkable view of the Monts Dore and its shallow depth (only four meters), swimming becomes very pleasant.
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Lake Pavin
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Lac Pavin is one of the emblems of Sancy. Its depth reaches almost 100 meters and its circular shape attests to its explosive volcanic origin. With its dark and mysterious …
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Lac Chauvet
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Renowned for its perfectly circular shape, Lake Chauvet is what is called a maar (lake of volcanic origin) typical of the region.
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Panoramic view of Lac Chambon
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Lake Chambon was formed following the eruption of the Tartaret volcano.
You can see the Tartaret, the Couze valley, and in the background, the Sancy massif.
You can see the Tartaret, the Couze valley, and in the background, the Sancy massif.
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Lake Montcineyre
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The Puy de Montcineyre, at the time of its formation, blocked the course of a river, and formed this large lake in the shape of a crescent.
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Upper Lake of La Godivelle
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The Godivelle lakes are very close but very different. The upper lake is a very deep crater lake (44 meters) which is not fed by any stream.
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View of Lake Pavin
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we lose the network around the lake and therefore it cannot be crossed through its center. add 2km for the tour
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Entraygues Waterfalls and Lake
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A beautiful lake as well as a succession of very pretty waterfalls are located near the village of Entraygues.
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