Le Lou Lake

An unspoilt valley, a crystal-clear lake and a breathtaking view all make Le Lou Lake an idyllic setting for enjoying a walk in the Bellevilles Valley. The lake's name comes from a term in local dialect, lou, which simply means "lake". Formed in the depression that a glacier left when it retreated, upstream of a rocky cleft, Le Lou lake reaches the depths of 17.5m near Le Revers stream. Two species of fish now thrive there after being introduced by the fishing society: Arctic charr and brown trout. The first lives in deeper waters and breeds naturally in the Alpine lakes. The second requires frequent stocking with young fish for, although it grows normally, the conditions are not optimal here for it to reproduce. Less common, the bullhead and minnow, mostly likely brought in by fishermen, have also been sighted in numbers in the lake. Careful management is necessary to ensure that each species can find enough food in this environment which is relatively poor and fragile.