Harbour

Lac Chambod

Name: Lac Chambod
Address: FR

Type: Harbour

Reservoir on the Ain river behind the Allement dam, on the boundary of Hautecourt-Romanèche and Poncin, in the Ain department.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Freshwater plan d'eau about 6 km long, no sea access. Launch slip and small harbour on the south bank at the base de loisirs. Navigation limited to vessels under 6 hp except for permit holders, as on most French inland reservoirs. Powered and towed watersports are allowed only in the middle of the day, from around noon to 2 pm.

Practical

Base nautique with dinghy moorings, launch slip and car park. Sailing and paddle school on site. No fuel berth. Bar and snack open in season at the base.

Ashore

Walking loop around the reservoir, about 8 km. Cycling along the Ain gorge on the Via Rhôna branch. Swimming beach supervised in July and August at the base de loisirs.