PUMPER LAKE
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The Serre-Ponçon dam is the second-largest man-made reservoir in Europe
In 1895, final plans were drawn up for a dam on the site of Serre-Ponçon, France's first large artificial lake, forcing the exodus of 1,500 inhabitants. Construction of the colossal dam did not begin until 1955, and was completed in 1961. With its 120 m-high dam, the Serre-Ponçon dam boasts impressive figures: 1.2 billionm3 of water and 2,800 ha of surface area supply 16 hydroelectric power stations, providing 10% of France's hydroelectric output and 50% of the PACA region's production. While you can visit the dam, there's no shortage of leisure activities on the pristine lake - which has been well recharged this year, making it ideal for all kinds of water sports - and around a major tourist hub. You'll find 8 public Blue Flag beaches (the most awarded lake in France and the leading freshwater port with 10 public harbours and 1,250 moorings) equipped and supervised for swimming in summer. There are countless remarkable sites all around a lake that links the Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence: the coiffed damselflies, Boscodon Abbey, the town of Embrun, the PNR des Ecrins and the many panoramic views of a lake to discover with the whole family. The Aiguilles de Chabrières, accessible from the Réallon ski resort, are just one of the natural vantage points from which to admire this fantastic lake. The sunset over the lake offers other magical moments.
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