The Mesches dam, built by the Italians in 1917, is the largest dam in the Alpes-Maritimes. It is fed by the Inferno and Casterino valleys at their confluence.

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Adrien

August 5, 2023

An artificial lake located in the Roya valley, the Lac des Mesches is an ideal starting point for hikes in the Vallée des Merveilles, with access to Fontanalbe via the Baisse de Valaurette, or directly to the Merveilles refuges.

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Adventure-Hias

August 31, 2024

Very beautifully situated reservoir, but the water is not inviting for swimming. The dam is definitely worth seeing.

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