Where can you go swimming and cool off this summer? In the Hautes-Alpes, when the heat is on, you’ll feel right at home in the water! It’s time to take the plunge for maximum thrills and fun.
Numerous swimming spots and water activities await you in the valley, at the Embrun lake, on Lake Serre-Ponçon, or at the municipal pool in Les Orres.
How about an outdoor pool with a panoramic view of the mountains? The Les Orres Municipal Pool is the perfect refreshing break to enjoy summer days in the mountains.
During your stay in Les Orres—whether after a hike, a mountain bike ride at the Bike Park, or simply to treat yourself to a moment of relaxation—enjoy this break with your feet in the water while taking in the alpine scenery. A must-do summer activity to share with family or friends!
📍Location of the Les Orres swimming pool: Les Orres 1550
In Embrun, a small town located 15 minutes from Les Orres, don’t miss the lake, its beaches, and its activities! Rent stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats, enjoy activities for the little ones like the carousel or the Rosalies, and visit the Embrun Aquaparc—not to mention indulging in some delicious ice cream while listening to the lapping of the water!
📍Location of the lake: at the entrance to the town of Embrun
🚗 15 minutes from the resort
A prime spot for relaxing, swimming, and fishing—take a dip in Lake Serre-Ponçon. Of the lake’s 90 km of shoreline, only 13 km are developed for public use. Take a boat ride or go paddleboarding; explore the wilder coves by kayak or windsurfing; get your adrenaline pumping with tubing or water skiing… it’s the perfect base camp! Elsewhere, nature is everywhere.
Lake Serre-Ponçon is the largest artificial lake in metropolitan France.
📍Lake location: Crots beaches 20 minutes away, Savines beaches 25 minutes away.
In the commune of Sauze-du-Lac, this beach is located on the road to Barcelonnette from Savines-le-Lac, in a wild setting.
The long beach alongside the Savines-le-Lac municipal campsite: the open sea
We offer mixed horse and Segway tours, so you can get your whole family or group of friends together for a single activity!
This trail leads primarily through wild environments: Lake, combes, forests, grasslands... all making up the many and varied environments of Serre-Ponçon.
Located in the commune of Embrun, 2 km from the town centre, enjoy a family swim at the Embrun lake.
Accessible by shuttle bus from the town centre.
Forest adventure park on the shores of Lac de Serre-Ponçon at Baie Saint Michel (commune of Chorges).
A plunging view and the panorama on the dam and the lake of Serre-Ponçon that you cannot miss during your stay! An obligatory photo break to contemplate the turquoise colours,...
Saint-Vincent-les-Forts offers a full range of water sports facilities, including a Blue Flag beach, harbour and pontoon, water sports activities, shops and a campsite
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Aquatik is the Savines-le-Lac water park located on the Serre-Ponçon lake, plage de la voilerie.
Come and have a great time relaxing with your family or friends.
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Three lakes, three beaches and plenty of sports and water sports activities on offer! A real summer paradise, Les 3 Lacs is 10 minutes from Serre-Ponçon and 20 minutes from Gap...
La Combette beach is located below the centre of Savines-le-Lac.
A 5-minute walk from the village centre, this beach is made up of a lawn and pebbles, with tarmac access...
A circular walk around Lake Serre-Ponçon with stunning views of the Ubaye Valley and the lake.
PUBLIC PONTON: reservation on www.smadesep.com
Launching ramps, parking for boat trailers. Limited width
In the commune of Chorges, the Trémouilles beach is located on the Baie de Chanteloube, 5 km from the village centre.
Come to Savines-le-Lac to discover or improve your sailing and windsurfing skills at La Voilerie water sports centre, which has been awarded the French Sailing School label....
Cellar and beer bar - Store and consumption on site
More than 300 bottled beers and 10 draught beers
Themed evenings (open'Grill, concerts, darts, etc.)
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One of a kind! A native of the region, I'll be showing you around Lake Serre-Ponçon aboard our exceptional boat, the only one of its kind in the world! A fun guided tour,...
The Base de loisirs de l'Iscle aux Gourniers promises you a moment of relaxation with family or friends, in a calm and restful setting.
A varied excursion, perfect for the whole family to enjoy the landscape as well as the activities on offer at the lake.