Description
A magnificent lake isolated in our mountain pastures.
For more detailed information guide service office hours at the Tourism Office (Maison du Tourisme) are from 6 pm to 7 pm, in July and August.
Lake Lessy is part of the Natura 2000 programme, which aims to protect remarkable environments.
In terms of plant life, the lake is home to a very large population of alpine pondweed and a smaller population of thorny buttercup. In terms of amphibians, the lake has a colony of Alpine newts.
In this context, swimming is strictly prohibited.
The following are also strictly prohibited:
- Camping. It is only permitted under the stars (i.e. without tents, tarps or other types of shelter) near the communal refuge at Lake Lessy, with the permission of the caretaker.
- Campfires and outdoor fires, the use of stoves and barbecues.
- Drones.
- Slacklines.
Fishing is permitted: 1 catch per day per fisherman, single barbless hook, natural bait or fly only. River permits are available for purchase at the Grand-Bornand Tourist Office.
