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Visit Lake Serre-Ponçon

In the heart of the Southern Alps, between Mercantour and Provence, the Serre-Ponçon Dam is the largest earthen dam in Europe. It’s like having the sea in the mountains! From beaches to mountain peaks, a wide variety of activities await you around the lake: water sports for all ages, cultural experiences, and sports…Nearby, don’t miss the vast open spaces of Mercantour National Park and the wild landscapes of the Gorges du Verdon.

Our campgrounds near Lake Serre-Ponçon

Spend your vacation near Lake Serre-Ponçon, surrounded by turquoise waters and alpine landscapes! From the FRHPA Région Sud campgrounds, you can easily reach the lake’s shores, the developed beaches at Savines-le-Lac or Embrun, and the lookouts overlooking the dam. This location allows you to explore France’s largest artificial lake, right next to the villages and scenic roads that run along its shores. To extend your stay in the Hautes-Alpes, the GAP-Val de Durance and Digne-Sisteron areas are easily accessible from the lake.

Sports Activities at Europe's Largest Earthen Dam
Swimming and Sunbathing at Lake Serre-Ponçon
Kitesurfing on Lake Serre-Ponçon

Sports and Cultural Activities at Europe’s Largest “Earthen” Dam

From leisurely strolls to hikes, our trails offer a wide range of options, with varying elevations and difficulty levels. High-altitude lakes, mountain wildlife, and incredible panoramic views—this is our natural and cultural heritage, which we’re delighted to help you discover. Want to gain some elevation and enjoy the views with minimal effort? The chairlifts in our resorts are open during the summer season, allowing you to take in breathtaking views of the Alps and the lake.

Children enjoy meeting the animals at the many educational farms, and adults discover an exceptionally rich local cuisine: cheeses, meats, fruits, and vegetables from the region.

Round out your getaway just a few kilometers away by exploring our “Little Alpine Switzerland,” Seyne-les-Alpes, and its fort.

In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, Lake Serre-Ponçon is a dream destination for lovers of water sports, swimming, and sunbathing! Its developed beaches, wild coves, 80 km of shoreline, and mountain setting make Serre-Ponçon a true natural paradise— a “sea in the mountains ”!

The area’s excellent wind and weather conditions make it the ideal spot for kitesurfing and windsurfing, not to mention recreational boating, kayaking, and fishing.

Lovers of the great Alpine mountain ranges can also explore the Queyras-Écrins-Briançonnais valleys and the Champsaur-Valgaudemar valleys, which are accessible from the lake.

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Events and Activities Around Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Several events highlight the tourist season around Lake Serre-Ponçon. In Embrun, the Outdoormix Festival brings together outdoor sports, concerts, and entertainment by the water each year. In the summer, night markets and local events are held in lakeside towns such as Savines-le-Lac and Chorges. The lake also hosts numerous water sports competitions and sporting events related to outdoor activities. To round out your stay, the Rosannais-Buëch-Dévoluy region has plenty of other wonderful discoveries just a short drive away.

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