Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam
Tignes, France
A reservoir that drowned the old village of Tignes in 1952. The 180 m dam wall carries a huge painted giant, and a lay-by on the D902 above the lake gives the best view.
- Nearest town
- Tignes, France
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 45.4995, 6.9330
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Cold, short days in December–February. Mountain passes on this route are usually open July–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
- Col de l’Iseran (2,764 m). Usually open July–September; outside that window the road can be closed by snow. Alternative: Go round via the Maurienne valley.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping Caravaneige MontchavinMotorhome stopover17 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam · 23 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping CanopeeCampsite17 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam · 5 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping-car Park Bessans, Haute Maurienne VanoiseMotorhome stopover20 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam · 48 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Pont BreuilCampsite21 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes damTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Piccolo ParadisoCampsite21 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes damTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Huttopia Bozel en VanoiseCampsite22 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes damTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam?
Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam is in Tignes, France, at GPS 45.4995, 6.9330. It is about 7 km from Val-d'Isère.
Can you camp near Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping municipal de Tignes, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam?
Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Col de l’Iseran and the Maurienne passes.
What is there to see near Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam?
Places worth a stop nearby: Col de l’Iseran (12 km), Gran Paradiso: Valnontey (33 km), Aiguille du Midi (42 km) and Great St Bernard Hospice (45 km).
When is the best time to visit Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)