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: October 9, 2025
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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Built in 1858 to supply Annonay with drinking water, the Ternay dam now offers a pleasant shaded place where walkers and runners meet.
A pleasant path of about 4 kilometers, …
A pleasant path of about 4 kilometers, …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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