Lac Chauvet

Picherande

Lac Chauvet ‘bald and deforested place’ occupies a basaltic maar crater (-15000 years).This lake is situated at an altitude of 1166 m and is practically circular, with a surface area of 52 ha, a depth of 63 m and a diameter of 600 m.

Ce lac situé à 1166 m d’altitude est pratiquement circulaire, sa superficie est de 52 ha, sa profondeur de 63 m son diamètre de 600 m.
Il s’est formé dans le cratère d’un ancien volcan mais au contraire de son jumeau le Lac Pavin , il a perdu son(…)

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Prices and payment methods

  • Free access.

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Parking nearby
  • Pets welcome
  • Picnic area

Pets welcome

Dogs allowed

Location

Environnements

Mountain view, Mountain location, Isolated, Close to GR footpath

Updated on 18 March 2026 by Office de Tourisme du Massif du Sancy