Lac de Darbon is a small, two-hectare mountain lake at 1,813 m altitude, accessible on foot from the Chalets de Bise in Vacheresse in a 1.5-hour hike. Fish population: Fario trout, minnow.
1st category closed water (open 365 days a year)
Fishing with 1 rod and 2 artificial hooks or 3 artificial flies.
3 trout per day per angler.
Fishing permits are available from tourist offices.
Fishing with 1 rod and 2 artificial hooks or 3 artificial flies.
3 trout per day per angler.
Fishing permits are available from tourist offices.
- Sustainable tourismSwimming in Lac de Darbon is strictly prohibited, including for pets.
Within a 200-meter perimeter around Lake Darbon:
- Dogs must be kept on a leash (this zone adjoins the Cornettes de Bise nature reserve).
- Wild camping, bivouacs and campfires are prohibited day and night.
Any infringement of this decree will be recorded in an official report.
Rates
Free access.
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Free access.
Openings
All year 2026 - Open everyday
In winter, access to the lake may be considered dangerous and is strongly discouraged due to the heavy snow cover in the area.
Before committing yourself, find out about current access conditions, which depend on snow and weather conditions.
Before committing yourself, find out about current access conditions, which depend on snow and weather conditions.
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain location
