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Haut-Bugey Lakes

Lake

01130 Nantua

Lac de Sylans, vue du ponton, bout du sentier d'interprétation — ©Département de l'Ain, S. Tournier

Lac Genin — ©Département de l'Ain, S. Tournier

A reflection of the Montagnes du Jura, Haut Bugey features many incredible natural lakes, including Lake Nantua, Sylans and Genin (sitting 850m/2,790ft above sea level), which evoke images of other Nordic parts. Swimming, fishing, sailing and diving are just some of the many outdoor activities to choose from.

Swimming, fishing, sailing and diving are just some of the many outdoor activities to choose from.

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All year 2025 - Open everyday

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Haut-Bugey Lakes

01130 Nantua

04 74 12 11 57

www.hautbugey-tourisme.com

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Lac de Nantua

Glacial lake with a surface area of 141ha (348 acres) and a depth of up to 43 metres (140ft). Activities include angling, sailing, bathing, pedal boats, water-skiing.

Lac de Sylans

Today, a paradise for pike anglers; on its banks, you can see the ruins of the former ice factories which sold ice extracted from the lake (until 1917).

Lac Genin et ses tourbières

Lac Genin et ses tourbières

This pretty mountain lake lies in a clearing surrounded by pines. At an altitude of 831m (2,726ft) and with a surface area of 8ha (20 acres), it is nicknamed "the little Canada...