Where can you go swimming in Les Orres? The pool and Lake Serre-Ponçon

Swimming and water activities in Les Orres, Embrun, or on Lake Serre-Ponçon

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The Municipal Swimming Pool in Les Orres

Piscine en famille, Les Orres, Alpes du sud

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.

The Municipal Swimming Pool in Les Orres
Cool Refreshment, Fun, and a Panoramic View

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

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Piscine Les Orres, baignade et panorama Alpes du sud

Piscine en plein air, se baigner l'été aux Orres, Hautes-Alpes

Piscine muncipale Les Orres, fraicheur dans les Hautes-Alpes

Piscine en famille aux Orres, Alpes du sud

The Embrun Lake, a recreational area at the foot of the Orres Mountains

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

SWIMMING IN EMBRUN

Plan d'eau d'Embrun, activités en famille au pied des montagne des Orres

SWIMMING AT LAKE SERRE-PONCON

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.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LAKE SERRE-PONÇON

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Plage des Trémouilles, Baie de Chanteloube - Chorges - Plage des Trémouilles, Baie de Chanteloube - Chorges

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Plage des Trémouilles - Chanteloube

In the commune of Chorges, the Trémouilles beach is located on the Baie de Chanteloube, 5 km from the village centre.

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Base nautique La Voilerie/Ecole de voile

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....

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Plage de Port Saint-Pierre

In the commune of Sauze-du-Lac, this beach is located on the road to Barcelonnette from Savines-le-Lac, in a wild setting.

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Base de loisirs de l’Iscle

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.

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Plage surveillée - Base de loisirs Les 3 Lacs à Rochebrune & Piégut - Plage surveillée - Base de loisirs Les 3 Lacs à Rochebrune & Piégut

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Les 3 Lacs leisure centre

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...

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Plage les Eygoires

The long beach alongside the Savines-le-Lac municipal campsite: the open sea

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Plage du plan d'eau d'Embrun - Plage du plan d'eau d'Embrun

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Plage Nord du Plan d'eau d'Embrun

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.

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Image - Le pic de Morgon en arrière plan du lac

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Chanteloube mountain bike loop

An ideal route for discovering the turquoise waters of Chanteloube Bay on trails that are not particularly challenging but are a great deal of fun on the downhill sections.

2h15

D+ 306 m

13.78 km

Level bue - Medium

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Port de Saint Vincent-les-Forts à Ubaye Serre-Ponçon - Port de Saint Vincent-les-Forts

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Harbour of Saint-Vincent-les-Forts

Located on the Ubaye branch of Lake Serre-Ponçon, this harbour gives you privileged access to Saint-Vincent-les-Forts beach. Immerse yourself in the heart of the Alpes-de-Haute...

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Sentier des Curattes - Les Curattes path

This trail leads primarily through wild environments: Lake, combes, forests, grasslands... all making up the many and varied environments of Serre-Ponçon.

3h

D+ 258 m

7.59 km

Level bue - Medium