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Mende
Rieutort-De-Randon

Discover Charpal lake

Moderate

4.8

(61)

630

hikers

Discover Charpal lake

02:13

8.60km

40m

Hiking

This hike lets you discover a haven of peace nestled in lush greenery: Lake Charpal.

This artificial lake, originally intended for military purposes (even if this project never came to fruition), is today a source of valuable drinking water for the town of Mende. It is lined with marked trails which offer many possibilities for getaways. It is the largest “no-kill” lake in France, ideal for pike and perch fishing.

During the hike, you benefit from a myriad of views of the lake. Around the body of water, you will find several picnic tables and rest areas to relax and eat a snack. You walk sometimes on dirt paths, sometimes on wooden footbridges which allow you to get closer to the natural environment.

After a few hours of walking along the Charpal lake, you are back at the starting point.

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Last updated: June 3, 2024

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2.00 km

Lac de Charpal

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A dam on the Colagne river created this Charpal lake. It supplies the town of Mende with drinking water. The Charpal site was originally chosen in 1925 to create an underwater munitions depot.

This strange project never took place, because the lake was not deep enough and did not allow the immersion of the powder.

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3.84 km

Footbridge over the Calagne

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This small footbridge allows you to discover a wetland without soaking your feet! The surrounding meadow is a natural setting, and is home to a rich and varied fauna and flora.

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8.60 km

Lake Charpal

Highlight • Lake

A dam on the Colagne river created this Charpal lake. It supplies the town of Mende with drinking water. The Charpal site was originally chosen in 1925 to create an underwater munitions depot.

This strange project never took place, because the lake was not deep enough and did not allow the immersion of the powder.

Translated by Google •

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8.60 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.14 km

1.46 km

Surfaces

6.86 km

1.07 km

389 m

282 m

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Sunday 17 May

11°C

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26 %

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March 24, 2024

This hike lets you discover a haven of peace nestled in lush greenery: Lake Charpal.



This artificial lake, originally intended for military purposes (even if this project never came to fruition), is today a source of valuable drinking water for the town of Mende. It is lined with marked trails which offer

Translated by Google •

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