You'll never forget the road to Lac de Cema

Lac de Céma is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 2.745m (9,005ft) above sea level, located in the department of Savoie of France. It’s one of the highest roads in Europe.

Lac de Céma

Where is Lac de Céma?

The lake is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeastern part of the country, near the Italian border.

How long is the road to Lac de Céma?

Starting from Col de l'Iseran, the King of the Alps, the road to the lake is 900m (0.55 miles) long. The road ends on a big parking lot for La Cascade restaurant. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Is the road to Lac de Céma paved?

The road to the lake is called Chemin du Pissaillas. It’s mostly paved but very potholed due to the snow. To the west of the lake, an unpaved road climbs up to 2.793m (9,163ft) above sea level.

Is the road to Lac de Céma open in winter?

Set high in the Graian Alps of the French Alps, the road is open only in summers, from May or June to October.

 

 

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