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The Top 15 Lakes in Ardèche

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

Last updated: November 23, 2025

Lac d’Issarlès

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Beautiful mountain lake in a region with many marked hiking trails. There is a beach on the north shore where swimming is monitored in July/August. Due to the altitude the water is always a bit fresh...

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Ternay Dam and Lake

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Built in 1858 to supply Annonay with drinking water, the Ternay dam now offers a pleasant shaded place where walkers and runners meet.

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Lac des Pierrelles

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Pierrelles Lake is a former backwater of the Rhône River. Four kilometers of trails branch off the ViaRhôna to circle the lake. Educational panels describe the local biodiversity. Refuel at …

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Lac des Collanges

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Collanges Lake is a 48-hectare artificial lake (which also serves as a water control dam for the Eyrieux Valley). Swimming is prohibited, but fishing is permitted (category 2). For swimming, …

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Lake Devesset

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Devesset Lake is perched on the Haut-Vivarais plateau at 1,074 meters above sea level. It is one of the most famous lakes in Ardèche. Surrounded by fir trees, the Lac …

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Lac des Meinettes

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Educational panels on local flora and fauna and views of the lake and the Alps make this 3.5 km trail around the lake a great walk.

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Ternay Dam

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Built in 1858 to supply Annonay with drinking water, the Ternay dam now offers a pleasant shaded place where walkers and runners meet.

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Sénéchas Dam

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You have access to the dam by this road. The work itself is really impressive, especially when water is released from it.

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View of the Chassezac River at Pied-de-Borne

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From Sainte-Marguerite-Lafigère you can see the small village of Pied-de-Born. After all, there is a bar with cool drinks.

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Retourtour swimming area

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The small swimming lake in the village of Retourtour is there thanks to the minimal damming of the Doux river. Even a small pebble / sand beach was created - …

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The Top 15 Lakes in Ardèche

Lac d’Issarlès

Ternay Dam and Lake

Lac des Pierrelles

Lac des Collanges

Lake Devesset

Lac des Meinettes

Ternay Dam

Sénéchas Dam

View of the Chassezac River at Pied-de-Borne

Retourtour swimming area

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