The Top 20 Lakes in Ecrins
Looking to visit the best lakes in Ecrins? 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 Ecrins’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Lac du Chambon and its dam
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Large reservoir whose dam you have to cross and then bypass the lake through an almost 1km long tunnel. If possible, you should choose days with little traffic, as this …
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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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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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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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Buclet Pond
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The pond of Buclet is accessible from spring to summer and offers many places to rest and picnic, with family, couples, or friends! Its undergrowth is so many pleasant places …
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