Lake Roselend, in the Beaufort area of the Savoie département, is an artificial lake, at the bottom of which lies the village of Roselend, which was drowned when a damn was built. An identical copy of Roselend's chapel, which lies beneath the water, was built on the shore of the lake. In the Beaufort, take the winding road from Bourg-Saint-Maurice at the end of which you reach the Col du Meraillet and Lake Roselend, with the shape of the Roc du Vent (2,360m) reflected in its waters.
Lake Goléon lies at an altitude of 2,450m in the Oisans range. A fairly steep path leads to this lake is significant, as far as the Lake Goléon plateau, but you then emerge into the bowl of Lake Goléon, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view, with the peaks of the Arves in the distance, which reach 3,514m at their highest point, and the Meije range. Sometimes, the lake is even hidden under a thick layer of ice and snow.
Lake Blanc
The footpath that clings to the rocks as it leads up to Lake Blanc offers imposing views since it overhangs the Cheresys lakes before the final climb to Lake Blanc. The lake is at the foot of a névé descending from the Aiguille du Belvédère at 2,352m. The sight of the Aiguilles de Chamonix and Mont Blanc reflected in the lake is magnificent. You can also reach the lake by taking the Flégère cable car and then the Index gondola. From there, a footpath leads down through large granite stones as far as the Aiguilles Rouges reserve. The lake is below.
Lake La Plagne is at 2,144m in the Vanoise national park. The depth of the water creates the depth of colour in Lake La Plagne. Viewed from above, it’s slightly rectangular shape contrasts curiously with the shape of the mountains which surround it on all sides. From there, you can admire the enormous Platières glacier, as well as discovering chamois and marmottes. The itinerary leaves from the Rosuel refuge: the path follows the mountain stream, which rises gradually and emerges onto the La Plagne valley floor. A final ascent is necessary to reach Lake La Plagne.