Lake Castillon is the first artificial lake encountered on the edge of the Verdon. It extends over more than 8 km between Castellane and Saint-André-les-Alpes and covers nearly 500 ha. on surface, it is the second largest lake in the Verdon valley, just behind Lake Sainte-Croix. With different landscapes, the Lake Castillon will remind you more of the contours of the mountain lakes of the Alps all close.
An artificial lake in a natural environment
Castillon lake
The course of the Verdon is punctuated by 5 hydroelectric dams 2 of which are located in the commune of Castellane: Castillon and Chaudanne. They create reservoirs and make it possible to produce electricity using the power of water.
With a flood discharge flow of 1 m3/s and a drain flow rate of 500 m3/s, the power plant can produce an energy of 80 GWh annually, the equivalent of a town of 12 inhabitants, thus producing green, sustainable and carbon-free energy.
Conferences and visits
The Castillon dam offers fascinating conferences on the operation of the dam (in July and August at the belvedere). On August 7 and 14, the Chaudanne hydroelectric power station opens its doors for a visit.
Relaxation, walks and water activities
Cheiron Bay beach
Lake Castillon is a bubble of freshness ideal for swimming and water activities : pedal boat, paddle, canoe, kayak… It’s the beach in the middle of the mountains!
We the Sirocco nautical base in Cheiron Bay to relax by the water, have a picnic and relax.
Accessible in less than 10 minutes from Castellane, Cheiron Bay is the ideal place to enjoy with family, friends or alone. It is possible to reach the lake from the village of Castellane on foot or by bike by a track starting from the Cébière district.
Practical
Lake Castillon in 3 questions
Where to park at Lake Castillon?
You can park in the free parking lot at Cheiron Bay (from Castellane towards Saint-André-Les-Alpes take the exit on the left 400m after the La Baume / Blaron intersection)
What activities can you do on Lake Castillon?
At Cheiron Bay you can rent pedal boats, paddles and kayaks and eat or relax on deckchairs at the water's edge. You will find other activities at the leisure centers of Palud-sur-Verdon and Saint-André-Les-Alpes.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Castillon?
Your four-legged companions are welcome to cool off at Cheiron Bay. Remember to keep them on a leash or tether during the busy summer season on the beach.
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