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The Top 20 Lakes around Gap

Looking to visit the best lakes around Gap? 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 Gap’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Lake Sainte-Marguerite

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a superb hike that can be done with the family. we can picnic and see marmots if we climb on the dish a little bit higher.

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Pont de Savines Over Lac de Serre-Ponçon

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Very nice to pass over this bridge but pay attention to the traffic.

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Serre-Ponçon Dam

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Constructed over six years and completed in 1961, the barrage flooded two villages - Savines and Ubaye. Climbing up past the barrage, you can see just how it as built to almost blend into its surroundings.

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Lac de Saint-Apollinaire

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Magnificent small mountain lake populated by beautiful species of fish. swimming is allowed. Presence of bench and many corners of shade. Superb for a good time with family. There is a bar for dining.

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Lakeside Trail at Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Very nice walking tour with small ascents and descents along the shore of the Lac de Serre-Ponçon. Access from the parking lot on Apfelbaumstrand ("Plague of the Pommier"), on which curiously pear trees stand (about 1 km).

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Lac des Sirènes

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The Lac des Sirènes, is a high mountain lake located in the town of Orcières (Hautes-Alpes) in the Champsaur (Ecrins massif), at an altitude of 2,396 meters. It can be …

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Panoramic view of Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Before heading left towards the peak of Morgon, you can take a very short detour towards this rocky platform which offers a superb panorama of Lake Serre-Ponçon. The turquoise blue contrasts wonderfully with the green environment surrounding the lake.

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Magnificent view of the lake

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This is where you will have a breathtaking view of the Serre Ponçon lake. By going to this viewpoint, you will be able to admire the turquoise waters of the …

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Lacs de Pétarel

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The Pétarel lakes are located at 2,090 meters perched on a plateau. The lakes are absolutely stunning in color with the Valgaudemar valley and its peaks in the background.

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Lake Vallonpierre

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The lake is located at the foot of the north-west face of Sirac (one of the most famous peaks of the Écrins). Here, you will find an ideal site to …

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The Top 20 Lakes around Gap

Lake Sainte-Marguerite

Pont de Savines Over Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Serre-Ponçon Dam

Lac de Saint-Apollinaire

Lakeside Trail at Lake Serre-Ponçon

Lac des Sirènes

Panoramic view of Lake Serre-Ponçon

Magnificent view of the lake

Lacs de Pétarel

Lake Vallonpierre

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