Chambon-sur-Lac

Chambon-sur-Lac

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownChambon-sur-LacMurol at 4.2 km (5 min)
Insee code63077Saint-Victor-la-Rivière at 7.4 km (8 min)
Postcode63790Saint-Nectaire at 9.8 km (11 min)
Latitude45.5706440Le Vernet-Sainte-Marguerite at 10 km (10 min)
Longitude2.8956110Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise at 13.6 km (15 min)
AltitudeFrom 873 to 1883 metersSaulzet-le-Froid at 15.4 km (16 min)
Surface46.93 km²Mont-Dore at 15.7 km (16 min)
Population350 inhabitantsSaurier at 17.1 km (19 min)
Density7 inhabitants/km²Aydat at 18 km (19 min)
National labelsGrandeyrolles at 19.3 km (20 min)
Chief townClermont-Ferrand (at 39 km, 43 min)Olloix at 19.8 km (23 min)
DepartmentPuy-de-DômeSuper Besse at 22 km (26 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Small mountain community located 40 miles southwest of Clermont-Ferrand, nestled 880 meters above sea level at the foot of the Massif du Sancy (1886 m).


SIGHTSEEING
  • Lake Chambon.
  • The Valley Chaudefour, protected site (tours hiking in the Nature Reserve, exploring the flora and fauna, Home Valley Chaudefour source Sainte Anne).
  • Dent du Marais: cliff overlooking Lake Chambon.
  • The Rock of the Eagle: a perspective on the Sancy and the valley Chaudefour.
  • The Romanesque church of the 12th century.
  • The baptistery, a small chapel of the twelfth round, Romanesque and located inside the cemetery.
  • Sports & Recreation:
  • Walking tours around the lake to the Sancy, the Dent du Marais and inter-common.
  • GR30.
  • ATVs.
  • Climbing (all levels).
  • Snowshoeing, ski touring.
  • Kite.
  • Paragliding.
  • Balloon.
  • For rent ATV and buggy.
  • Kayaking, windsurfing, swimming, pedal boating, fishing.
  • Crafts: pottery workshop.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Chambon-sur-Lac
MonumentsChapel Funéraire
Natural sitesLake Chambon,   Pass of the Croix Saint-Robert

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market on Friday mornings in July and August.
  • Chambon sur Jeep, Jeep concentration and animation in late April early May
  • Sancy Deuche in May
  • Hill Climb International Chambon-sur-Lac / Mont Dore early August.
  • Festival of bread and traditions Voissières.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Murol dominated by its castle of the 12th National Monument.
  • Besse, medieval city.
  • Super-Besse ski resort dynamic and lively.
  • Le Mont Dore: spa treatments and resort.
  • Le Puy de Sancy.
  • Le Puy de Dome.
  • Vulcania.
PHOTOS
Lake Chambon, basically left the nature reserve
 
View Chambon lake bottom with the Sancy
Pasture near the valley Chaudefour
 
View Puy Angle
Lake Chambon, beach
 
Lake Chambon Winter
Ballooning over Lake
 
To the Col de la Croix Morand
Tooth Rancor and the Rooster Ridge
 
View the Puy de Langle
Baptistery Chambon-sur-Lac
 
Dent du Marais
Chaudefour Valley
 
On the edge of Lake Chambon
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 6°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 5°C
RESTAURANTS 
Brit hotel les mouflons
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
Our chef Albert Boudet offers traditional cuisine de terroir. Our restaurant welcomes you every evening during the season with one menu different. Home in the restaurant between 19h...
Located 6.9 km from Chambon-sur-Lac25 € per person 
Les celtiques  
9
La Bourboule
Rustic dining room outside dining in season; spécialité. Service with chef's cuisine on the terrace in season regional. Holiday meal vouchers and checks accepted. You can extend your...
Located 12.1 km from Chambon-sur-LacFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 
Les secrets d'epona
La Bourboule
... Discover The Secrets of Epona... A kitchen with seasonal colors, flavors and scents of Auvergne, a cozy dining room decorated in pastel tones with sophisticated decor of lounge...
Located 12.6 km from Chambon-sur-LacFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Golliard Jean-Pierre    
8.3
Aydat
3 bedrooms on 1st floor of the house propriétaires. En common rdc, living room (fireplace, bread oven). Terrace, garden adjoining closed private parking. 1 ch. (1 lit 2 pers.). 1 ch....
Located 14 km from Chambon-sur-Lac49 € the double room 
Château Royal de Saint Saturnin  
Saint-Saturnin
The Royal Château of Saint Saturnin was built in the xiiith century by the La Tour d'Auvergne family who established itself on this estate in 1281. The château dominates the medieval...
Located 18.3 km from Chambon-sur-LacFrom 188 € to 258 € the double room 
Les vignes  
Champeix
2 rooms in the upper part of a winery dating from the eighteenth century equipped with private bathroom and ensuite. Dominant position in the village. Breakfast can be taken inside...
Located 18.5 km from Chambon-sur-Lac60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Location Puy de Dôme au Lac Chambon  
8.8
Chambon-sur-Lac
- Individual offers holiday rentals in Auvergne, on the shores of Lac Chambon, at the foot of the Sancy Massif, 40 km south-west of Clermont-Ferrand. - In a house, two identical apartments,...
Located in Chambon-sur-LacFrom 270 € to 440 € per week 
Chalet Camping*** Parc Volcans Auvergne  
9.2
Murol
I am happy to welcome you to this campsite *** Green Key, located in the Auvergne Volcanoes Park. The calm and relaxation await you 800 m! Comfortable Bungalow, 6 people with 3 bedrooms,...
Located 2.8 km from Chambon-sur-LacFrom 249 € to 736 € per week 
Maison roux
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
Beautiful duplex apartment on the 1st floor of a house - 110 m² - 8 people - very neat Deco - a living / dining room - 1 kitchen - 3 bedrooms - open garden - Quiet - Bright.
Located 6.9 km from Chambon-sur-LacFrom 350 € to 1200 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Le Pré Bas    
9.6
Chambon-sur-Lac
Located in Auvergne, on the shores of Lac Chambon at the foot of the Massif du Sancy Camping Le Pré Bas is an ideal place for a holiday combining the pleasures of water and uplands....
Located in Chambon-sur-LacFrom 13.50 € to 25.10 € per day 
Camping de serrette  
Chambon-sur-Lac
Located at 1000 m altitude our campsite overlooks Lake Chambon and the Castle of Murol. Our 75 pitches, chalets, mobil-homes, rental caravans, bare places on shaded or sunny, terraces...
Located in Chambon-sur-LacFrom 13.70 € to 18.10 € per day 
Camping le repos du baladin  
Murol
Nice camping*** of 91 pitches, quiet and nature located in the Auvergne volcano park of next to the medieval castle Murol near the lake chambon.
Located 4.8 km from Chambon-sur-LacFrom 13.40 € to 18.70 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Bellevue     
8.6
Chambon-sur-Lac
Hotel Bellevue is situated on Lake Chambon in the heart of the Auvergne region. This family-run hotel offers rooms with a view of the lake and the Sancy Mountains. Some of the guestrooms...
Located in Chambon-sur-LacRoom from 38 €
Hotel Les Volcans     
9.1
Murol
Set in a village in Auvergne, Hotel Les Volcans is just a 3-minute drive from Lake Chambon. It offers modern guest rooms with views of the flowery garden and terrace. All of the guest...
Located 3.4 km from Chambon-sur-LacRoom from 46 €
Hôtel du Parc     
7.6
Murol
The Hôtel Du Parc is located in the medieval village of Murol, near the Sancy mountain range. It offers an outdoor pool, a tennis court and free Wi-Fi in public areas. A lift with panoramic...
Located 3.7 km from Chambon-sur-LacRoom from 37 €

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