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The five lakes are situated in a stunningly beautiful setting. The best time for the hike is early morning in the height of summer.

The Roselend Dam is located in the commune of Beaufort-sur-Doron, in the Beaufortain region of Savoie, between the Col du Pré and the Cormet de Roselend, near the Arêches-Beaufort ski resort. The surrounding mountains reach an altitude of around 2,800 meters. It is part of the Roselend La Bâthie hydroelectric complex, which includes the Roselend Dam and two satellite dams: La Gittaz and Saint-Guérin. This complex is managed by EDF's Alpes Production Unit. The Roselend La Bâthie hydroelectric complex produces the equivalent of the domestic energy consumption of 450,000 residents, thus avoiding the emission of 890,000 tons of CO2 per year. The Roselend Dam is a double-curved arch dam with buttresses. Height = 150 meters Crest length = 804 meters Water reservoir [of the hydroelectric complex] = 187 million m3 The Roselend - La Bâthie development is supplied by the Roselend dam itself, as well as by two satellite dams, La Gittaz and Saint-Guérin. The total storage capacity of these three reservoirs, connected by a system of galleries, is 213 million m3. The water collected at Roselend crosses the massif through a 12.5 km long gallery to flow at an altitude of 1,400 m into the Isère Valley, in the Tarentaise region. It is then transported to the underground plant at La Bâthie via a 2,500 m long penstock, with a drop of 1,200 m. The power plant is equipped with six Pelton-type generating units with a total capacity of 550 MW. Since 2013, EDF has been replacing the main components of each generating unit (turbine, generator, transformer, and energy evacuation cables) to achieve a total capacity of 600 MW by the end of 2018. https://youtu.be/G0Ss9v6wxQQ

One of the most visited sites in the Alps, on foot or by bike.

Great road with great view

Excellent welcome, with meal, coffee and dessert. Magnificent view of the peaks to the south: Pierra Menta, Roc de la Charbonnière, Pointe de Cerdosse, Mont Rosset.

The Cormet de Roselend is a spectacular hill located in Savoie, France. The hill is located at an altitude of 1,968 meters and connects the municipalities of Beaufort and Bourg-Saint-Maurice. On the Beaufort side it is possible to admire a splendid lake created following the construction of a dam.

Lake Esola, also known as Lac Étoilé, sits high above the town of Bourg-Saint-Maurice, and is one of 5 lakes located high on this slope. The lake is located below a group of rocky mountains, the largest of which is Pointe de la Combe Neuve. A series of multi-use alpine trails connects this lake to the valley, providing a wide range of hiking opportunities.

A point on the "Route des Grand Alps"