Alps lake, le Lac de Montriond, also called the green lake, amazes young and old with its idyllic atmosphere .

Alps lake

Magical Alps lake

Lac de Montriond was born following the collapse of part of the mountain of Nantaux in the North West. This undated geological event with certainty (from 4500 years to 3 or 4 centuries!) caused a dam on the torrent which ran at the bottom of the valley, hence the formation of the lake. Subject to very strong variations in levels between spring and autumn, the lake was finally sealed in 1990 by gigantic works carried out by the Municipality of Montriond.

Alps lake

A vast playground

Since then, tourist activity has flourished there… Lake Montriond is now a vast playground, to the delight of all… In summer, a space equipped for swimming enchants the little ones. They can also enjoy pony rides, learn canoeing or paddleboarding, take advantage of the new mini-golf… As for the older ones, they like to walk around it and appreciate the calm of this intoxicating nature. … In winter, Montriond lake has nothing to envy to ski resorts…

Alps lake
Copyright Elisabeth Perotin
Alps lake
Copyright Elisabeth Perotin

An earthly paradise

It too is a vast earthly paradise that never ceases to delight cross-country skiing enthusiasts… Boards on your feet, with as one and only sound, the noise of the snow following the shape of our skis, we appreciate the beauty of this still virgin landscape and the serenity it inspires… Thrill seekers also stop at the lake de Montriond to practice ice diving… Through a hole dug in the thick layer of ice that covers it, divers set off to discover a timeless world to admire the intoxication of the ballet of bubbles. .. A frosty experience to try without further delay… Montriond Lake is also a real gem for all fishing enthusiasts. It is full of fario and rainbow trout, arctic char and minnows! Fishing is regulated there: amateurs will therefore have to wait for the snow to melt to unearth these treasures…

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