Le Belvédère, camping in Auvergne, invites you to discover the most beautiful lakes of Auvergne during your holiday! As an ecologische camping frankrijk destination, we’re proud to share these natural treasures with you.
The lakes of Cantal are among the many tourist attractions of the region. From Le Belvédère campsite, located next to Lake Lanau, you can easily reach some of Cantal’s most popular bodies of water by car. This is the perfect base for a nature-focused holiday at an ecologische camping frankrijk.
This 125-hectare artificial lake, located in northern Cantal, is one of the most beautiful lakes in Auvergne. Nestled between the Puy Mary and Sancy peaks, it lies just over an hour’s drive from the campsite (95 km). The site offers hiking and mountain biking trails, fishing and swimming areas, a children’s playground, and a watersports centre where you can rent pedal boats, canoes, and kayaks. Surrounded by lush green mountains, it’s the perfect place for a family day out in a well-preserved natural setting — an ideal getaway from your ecologische camping frankrijk.
Just before entering Corrèze, near Aurillac, the Enchanet Dam is one of the most beautiful artificial lakes in Cantal (17 km long, 410 hectares). With boat fishing allowed, it is very popular among predator fish enthusiasts and also features a sandy beach with children’s play areas: Longayroux Beach. Its winding shape gives it a mystical appearance, offering several stunning viewpoints, and the surrounding area is wooded. Located slightly further than the previous lake, it would take about 2 hours by car to reach it from the campsite (135 km).
This is the longest reservoir lake in Auvergne, and one of the three reservoir lakes located on the Truyère River in Cantal. You can find this retention lake between Lavastrie and Fridefont in the heart of the Central Massif. Spanning under the Garabit Viaduct, it is also overlooked by the Château d’Alleuze, which adds to the lake’s tourist appeal. Various water activities are offered at the Garabit base, and boat tours are organized from May to October.
Located at 1,100 meters above sea level in the heart of Cantal, Lake du Pêcher is a completely wild area. Built by the monk builders in the Middle Ages, the primary purpose of this lake in Auvergne was to create a fish reserve on the volcanic lands of Cantal. Today, along the shores of the lake, you can discover exceptional flora and fauna, far from any human habitation. Trout fishing, particularly for red-pointed trout, is the main activity in this enchanting spot, offering a peaceful retreat close to nature, ideal for a stay at an ecologische camping frankrijk.
Although located in Aveyron, we classify this lake as part of Cantal due to its close proximity to the Cantal massif. Situated on the Truyère River, this reservoir lake is also nestled near the Aubrac plateau. It is a “natural” lake that features the Laussac peninsula in the middle of its mountain waters. In an exceptional natural environment, this protected site is made even more magical by the presence of an 11th-century chapel.
From the 4-star Belvédère campsite in Cantal, you can reach Puy-de-Dôme in less than an hour (45 minutes) by car, passing through Saint-Flour and the A75, to discover the most beautiful lakes in Auvergne.
With an area of 65 hectares, Lac d’Aydat is the largest natural lake in Auvergne. It is very popular with families in summer due to its many facilities: a water sports center, a playground, a designated beach (with lifeguarded swimming during the high season), bars, restaurants, picnic areas, and spaces for campervans…
This private lake in Auvergne is closed to swimming and fishing. However, you will find a picnic area and a long-distance hiking trail about 1 km away.
The well-maintained path, some sections of which are on stilts, allows for an easy walk around the lake in about an hour. It’s an excellent family stroll idea if you are visiting the lakes of Auvergne with young children.
This lake was formed nearly 7 millennia ago following an explosion and a lava surge, leaving a large crater that later filled with water. Its contours and the dense vegetation surrounding it make it one of the great natural attractions of the Puy-de-Dôme.
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This body of water is located in Orcival, a town that is home to one of the five major churches of Auvergne, the Notre-Dame Basilica. This lake is ideal if you wish to combine nature and cultural heritage in the same day.
A beautiful volcanic lake just 8 km from Mont-Dore, perfect for fishing and hiking, with stunning views of the Sancy massif and the Puys mountain range.
This charming 40-hectare volcanic lake was formed nearly 6,000 years ago at an altitude of around 1,200 meters. It is surrounded by a beautiful beech forest. Unfortunately, swimming and fishing are not allowed here.
This picturesque village with its granite houses is home to two lakes: Lake En-Haut and Lake En-Bas.
The largest dam in the Sioule valley, commissioned in 1968, supplies water to the Chambonnet hydroelectric power station.
The Château de Val, a medieval fortress built in the 13th century, overlooks this artificial lake, which spans over 1,000 hectares and stretches more than 20 km in length.
Some of the most beautiful lakes of Auvergne are located in the Haute-Loire department, just 45 km from the Le Belvédère campsite in Neuvéglise, near an ecologische camping frankrijk:
A volcanic lake located 20 km from Puy-en-Velay, in the heart of the Devès massif. This very popular natural site in Haute-Loire offers two well-marked trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds for children. Activities include hiking, fishing, swimming, and scuba diving.
In addition to its impressive 60-meter-high dam, which is over 500 meters long, this lake features a water sports center and offers sailing courses.
The Allier department also harbors some beautiful bodies of water. From the Belvédère campsite in Auvergne, it will take you just under 2 hours by car (165 km) to reach the 03 via the highway, passing through Clermont-Ferrand.
The Etang de Goule has significant ecological value. It is home to fragile fauna and flora, and features a designated beach perfect for safe swimming, along with a nautical base.
The leisure base at Etang de Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais is a traditional gathering place for families during the warmer months. Activities include swimming, pedal boats, canoes, water slides, fishing, tennis, ping-pong, volleyball, badminton, and mini-golf – something for everyone to enjoy in the great outdoors.
