Lac du Saut

A vault-type concrete structure, the Tignes dam is one of the highest in the world. In 1952, despite the resistance of the Tignards, the old village of Tignes-les Boisses was razed and drowned under the waters of the lake, causing great national emotion.A tempory mural of 12000 m² is painted on its vault (height. 150 m long. 300 m), it is Le Géant, work of Jean-Marie Pierret.

In addition to the beauty of the glacial landscape, the reserve is home to an exceptional flora of moraine and scree, including some twenty rare species. The alpine fauna is well represented: Alpine ibex, chamois, marmot.The reserve's specific regulations (concerning dogs, gathering, bivouacs, etc.) are indicated on the signs at the entrance to the reserve. Created in 1973, the reserve covers 2,230 ha of grassland, scree and rocky outcrops at altitudes ranging from 1,798 m to 3,747 m. It is managed by the Vanoise National Park.