Mini tour of Lake Chamboux

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Lake Chamboux is the newest lake in the Morvan, built in 1985. It covers an area of 75 hectares and a hamlet was submerged to create it.

The complete tour is 8 km long and takes about 2½ hours on foot. For those who only have about an hour, the route can be shortened by using two bridges.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.07 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 55 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 4 m
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    Descent: - 4 m
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    Highest point: 511 m
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    Lowest point: 505 m
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Description of the walk

The walk starts from the car park on the D26 just after the bridge when coming from Saulieu.

(S/E) Head south. Follow the path marked with yellow lines throughout the walk. The path starts in the woods with a slight detour along the road bordering the D26.

(1) Take the path that crosses the dam heading south-east and admire the view of the lake.

(2) Continue left along the lake on theGRP® marked in red and yellow to the bridge over the lake on the D106.

(3) Cross and continue north (you can see your starting point on the other side of the lake).

(4) Cross the bridge to reach the path that leads under the trees to the left of the D106. Here, leave the boat launch path on your right and continue along the path that borders the lake, passing a small rocky outcrop on your right. At the D26, cross the bridge to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 507 m - Car park near the bridge
  2. 1 : km 0.5 - alt. 508 m - Northern point of the dam - Lac de Chamboux
  3. 2 : km 0.79 - alt. 508 m - Southern point of the dam on the - Ternin (rivière) - Affluent de l'Arroux
  4. 3 : km 2 - alt. 509 m - Bridge on the D106
  5. 4 : km 2.39 - alt. 507 m - Bridge
  6. S/E : km 3.07 - alt. 507 m - Car park near the bridge

Notes

Walking shoes, water bottle and sunglasses. The lake is quite wild, with no bar or refreshment stand.
Just before you reach the car park at the edge of the dam, you will find a picnic and rest area. You may wish to use this at the end of your walk, as we did.

Worth a visit

A few fishermen and swimmers. Flora and fauna.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
AUXOIS
AUXOIS

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

easy route, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Morvan, in a peaceful setting

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Stepin95
Stepin95

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

For a short walk around an artificial lake (sunken village), access and the route are very easy, with or without children.
The route is well marked and easy to follow (mini tour of the main lake).
Next time, we'll tackle the grand tour (3 lakes).
The route is shaded, and if you get hot, well, take a dip in the black lake.

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Celtubert
Celtubert

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy and very pleasant walk, especially in hot weather as it is very shady.
The footbridges are in good condition (probably restored since last year).
Ideal for digesting after a good meal in Saulieu.

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Steve PetitPas
Steve PetitPas

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

Disappointing, expecting beautiful scenery along the lake, but the vegetation obscures the view too much. Perhaps due to lockdown, but a lack of maintenance on the footbridges makes them dangerous.
Too many people who are completely unprepared, disappointing.

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jma125657
jma125657

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We took a big trip around the "3 lakes" with the family in autumn 2018.
A pleasant route with a few wet sections and opportunities for swimming, offering the tranquillity of the Morvan region.
An easy hike with no difficulties, surrounded by lakeside vegetation
Jacques

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hcouedor
hcouedor

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Enjoy your hike (The Grand Tour).
Some sections are a bit wetter than others, but nothing insurmountable as long as the footbridges hold up... some of them are damaged...

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mamie Véro
mamie Véro

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Today I went on the Lake Chamboux hike. But the long version. The one that's 8 km long. It's a pleasant hike with alternating beautiful views and lovely scents from the water's edge and/or the Morvan forest. Sometimes the footbridges are a little damaged or a few trees are lying across the path (due to the drought). But nothing insurmountable. I recommend this hike, which is very pleasant and easy.

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marieetmichel
marieetmichel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice little walk. Done in the late afternoon. Not very touristy but very pleasant.

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Véro Desbiolles
Véro Desbiolles

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very beautiful lake that is still not too touristy. Magnificent sunset over the lake.

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