



Lac de Barterand
Pollieu
A pocket-sized lake tucked beneath Grand Colombier where locals swim, fish, and wander forested shores. Come for the water lilies and the easygoing Bugey legends floating on the breeze.
Hidden swimming spot
Sculpture garden lake
Bucolic nature escape
Family-friendly beach
Tips
🏖️small beach about 700m from main parking
🚐narrow lakeside path — fine for vans, tricky for larger vehicles
🌿"small, hidden lake" with walkable loop
Lac de Barterand
Pollieu




A pocket-sized lake tucked beneath Grand Colombier where locals swim, fish, and wander forested shores. Come for the water lilies and the easygoing Bugey legends floating on the breeze.
Hidden swimming spot
Sculpture garden lake
Bucolic nature escape
Family-friendly beach
Tips
🏖️small beach about 700m from main parking
🚐narrow lakeside path — fine for vans, tricky for larger vehicles
🌿"small, hidden lake" with walkable loop