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Notable lake · Aigle, Vaud

Lac de Bretaye

Lac de Bretaye is a lake in Aigle, Vaud.

Lac de Bretaye: 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 de Bretaye

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 de Bretaye — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.32593, 7.07217. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Lac de Bretaye

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac de Bretaye full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Lac de Bretaye?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lac de Bretaye?

    Nearby: La Chaux-Ronde (viewpoint, 6 km), Pic Chaussy (viewpoint, 8 km), Château de la Roche (fort, 8 km), Culan (viewpoint, 9 km), Tête d'Enfer (viewpoint, 9 km), Château d'Aigle (fort, 9 km).

    Is Lac de Bretaye worth visiting?

    Lac de Bretaye is listed as a notable lake in Vaud on Spotwander.