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Notable lake · Savoy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Lac du Bourget

Lac du Bourget is a lake in Savoy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Lac du Bourget: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lac du Bourget

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Lac du Bourget — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 45.72715, 5.85665. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac du Bourget full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lac du Bourget yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lac du Bourget?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Lac du Bourget?

    Nearby: Grotte de Lamartine (cave, 6 km), Château de Bourdeau (fort, 6 km), Gorges du Sierroz (viewpoint, 6 km), La Dent du Chat depuis le Col du Chat (viewpoint, 6 km), Église Saint-Simond (church, 6 km), Monument à l'Alsace et à la Lorraine (fort, 7 km).

    Is Lac du Bourget worth visiting?

    Lac du Bourget is listed as a notable lake in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes on Spotwander.