Le Cratère du Lac Pavin

Lake Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

What to expect

Lac Pavin is a meromictic crater lake in the Dore mountains, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, formed by phreatomagmatism 6,900 years ago. It's a unique and mysterious place with dark waters and a rich ecosystem

Plan your family visit to the Le Cratère du Lac Pavin with these blog insights 👇

GEOKIDS 2020 ...in AUVERGNE

This family's experience:

Activities: We learned about the lake's history and geology, and the kids enjoyed the stories about the lake's legends

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the lake's mysterious past and the stories about its legends ✨

Weekend in Sancy with the family: visits and walks

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a walk around the Lac Pavin, a volcanic lake with a diameter of 800 meters

Highlights: We enjoyed the scenic views of the lake and the surrounding forest, and the kids loved the easy and well-maintained path ✨