Constructed over six years and completed in 1961, the barrage flooded two villages - Savines and Ubaye. Climbing up past the barrage, you can see just how it as built to almost blend into its surroundings.
Lac Noir is the highest of the three Col Bas lakes. It is part of the site classified as a sensitive natural area due to its rich and fragile biodiversity.
The lake is accessible on foot from the villages of Esparron la Batie and Baudinard. It is also the starting point for hiking to the summit of Monges (2h30 to …