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The Top 16 Lakes around Castellane

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

Last updated: October 21, 2025

Lac d'Allos

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Located at an altitude of 2,230 meters at the foot of Mont Pelat, Lake Allos is the largest natural high altitude lake in Europe.

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Castillon Dam and Lake

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Wilder and less developed for tourism than its cousin, the Lac de Ste Croix which is located a few leagues away, the Lac de Castillon is an artificial reservoir accumulating …

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Lac de Castillon

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Lake Castillon results from a water reservoir at the Cheiron hill. When the dam was installed, water engulfed the village of Castillon and the Saint-Julien bridge.

This lake with azure waters is perfect for cooling off.

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Barrage de Castillon

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The Castillon dam was commissioned in 1948. With its 95 meters high and 200 meters wide, it is rather imposing! It also offers a great view of the Verdon.

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Lac de Chaudanne

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It is a superb lake, with turquoise waters, surrounded by steep limestone cliffs. The decor is breathtaking.

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View of Lac d'Allos from Mont Pelat

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Mont Pelat is a limestone summit located at 3,051 meters above sea level which dominates the massif of the same name. From there, there is an incredible view of the Écrins and Cerces massifs, and of Lake Allos below.

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Route de Soleilhas

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A few slightly steep bends take you to spectacular viewpoints. Beautiful views are worth it!

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Lac des Garrets

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Wonderful mountain lake at 2600 meters. Numerous Alpine ibexes roam here :-)

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Lacs de Lignin

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Classified as a Natura 2000 area, the Lignin lakes are of glacial origin. Located on the high plateaus at more than 2,200 meters of latitude, they are not permanent and …

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View of Lac de Chaudanne

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Upstream from Castellane, the Castillon lake is a sublime artificial body of water fed by the Verdon. The famous gorges of the river make the landscape even more beautiful by dressing the waters of the lake.

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Find the best lakes around Castellane per region:

Saint-Julien-Du-Verdon Soleilhas La Garde Peyroules Allons Moriez Allos Ubraye Colmars Saint-André-Les-Alpes Demandolx Vergons Rougon Angles Thorame-Haute

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The Top 16 Lakes around Castellane

Lac d'Allos

Castillon Dam and Lake

Lac de Castillon

Barrage de Castillon

Lac de Chaudanne

View of Lac d'Allos from Mont Pelat

Route de Soleilhas

Lac des Garrets

Lacs de Lignin

View of Lac de Chaudanne

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Most popular routes around Castellane

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