Lac du Verney

For the lake in Italy, see Verney Lake.
Lac du Verney
Lac du Verney
Lac du Verney
LocationFrance
Coordinates45°08′20″N 6°02′50″E / 45.138889°N 6.047222°E / 45.138889; 6.047222
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsL'Eau d'Olle, & other small streams
Primary outflowsRiver Romanche
Basin countriesIsère, (Rhône-Alpes)

Lac du Verney (French pronunciation: [lak dy vɛʁnɛ]) is an artificial reservoir in the department of Isère, in the Rhône-Alpes of France. It serves as the lower reservoir for the Grand'Maison Dam pumped-storage scheme.[1]

Neighbouring lakeside communities include Oz and Allemond.

Since 2006 it has hosted the opening swim of the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon.

References

  1. ^ Scola, Paul (2007). French Alps & Jura. Ashbourne: Landmark. p. 200. ISBN 1843063123.
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