The lake of Chalain

The lake of Chalain is the largest natural lake in the Jura

The lake of Chalain is a tourist lake where swimming is possible in summer. At the end of the lake you can visit the Domaine de Chalain which is a small tourist complex with restaurants, stores and campsites. It can be the starting point for several hikes along the lake or up the cliffs surrounding the lake. The entrance to the domain is not free in July and August (4,5 euros per car for the day).

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The shores of the lake

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The shores of the lake — The Domaine de Chalain is a small tourist complex located at the end of the lake. The entrance is paying during the vacations (July-August)

The lake of Chalain

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The lake of Chalain — The lake of Chalain is a lake of glacial origin surrounded by cliffs of 70 meters. The water is turquoise and swimming is very pleasant.

The beach

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The beach — There are not many beaches along the shores.

Le chemin

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Le chemin — The path allows access to the campsite.

The hikes

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The hikes — From the Domaine de Chalain several hikes are possible either around the lake or up to the cliffs.

Along the lake

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Along the lake — Walking along the shores you can see the lake.

Adventure course

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Adventure course — At the end of the lake there is an adventure course in the trees. It is mostly open during the months of July and August.

Hiking

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Hiking — The path along the lake is shaded. It is not very interesting.

The shopping center

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The shopping center — There are several stores and restaurants. Be careful if you come out of season there is nothing open.

Doucier Beach

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Doucier Beach — There are three beaches around the lake, all of which are chargeable during the July-August period. The beach of Doucier is a bigger beach than the one of Domaine de Chalain.

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