생도나 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

A very beautiful, little-known lake

Renowned for its perfectly circular shape, Lake Chauvet is what we call a maar (lake of volcanic origin) typical of the region.

Pretty waterfall on the Neuffonds stream. The Cascade de la Barthe is accessible from the top and from the bottom (perfect for cooling off).

A wonderful place where several streams cross which reminded me of Patagonia

Magnificent waterfall! And playful trail!!

Magnificent little lake where François Mitterrand went every year to taste the truffade.

In one of my old hiking diaries, I wrote about Lac Chauvet: “At the end of the afternoon, my feet soak in the soft and cool waters of Lac Chauvet. Impressive in its strict circularity, the lake is the culmination of a maar; in other words, the meeting underground of a magma and a water table. As a good soloist, I try to observe the rare movements of the lake which could betray the presence of fish. According to the signs planted near the one and only pontoon of the body of water, trout, carp and even salmon would have taken up residence there”.

Lac de la Crégut is the largest natural lake of glacial origin in the Massif Central. From its banks, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Cantal mountains and the surrounding lakes. It is now part of a whole system of reservoirs that supply water to the Rhue hydroelectric power station, at the Bort dam.