There are lots of lakes around Bugey Sud, both natural and artificial, so it’s easy to find a lovely spot for swimming or fishing.
Barterand Lake near Pollieu and Virieu-le-Grand Lake are extremely popular with fishing enthusiasts all year round.
In warmer weather, their unspoilt shores also attract swimmers and summer picnickers.
Ambléon Lake at an altitude of 800 m is a wild lake, well known as a great place to fish.
Arboréaz Lake, which can be reached on foot from the village of Colomieu, was the setting of the 1999 film « Les Enfants du Marais ».
Pollieu
Lake BarterandThis quiet and natural lake is a marvelous place to relax and swim in summer. Fishing is also allowed all year long.
Virieu-le-Grand
Lake Virieu-Le-GrandGreat swimming sport in summer, Lake Virieu offers good moments of relaxation in summer with a beach, games for children, many picnic areas in the sha...
Culoz
Stretch of water and leisure center of CulozLocated in a wooded area in the delightful town of Culoz this outdoor activity centre has all you will need for a relaxing break. There is swimming, ...