Wild nature

Lac de Pannecière

520 hectares of wild nature, the largest lake in the Morvan (Nièvre, Burgundy)

39 km from the campsite
520 hectares
Free access
Lac de Pannecière is a 520-hectare artificial lake (7.5 km long), the largest in the Morvan, located in the commune of Chaumard in the Nièvre (Burgundy). Dam built in 1949, altitude ~320 m. Kayaking, SUP, pedal boats, fishing (pike, zander, trout) and the ridge road (48 km cycling). 39 km (40 min) from Camping des Bains in Saint-Honoré-les-Bains.
Lac de Pannecière Morvan Nièvre Bourgogne — base idéale depuis le Camping des Bains

Activities at Lac de Pannecière

Kayaking & SUP

Kayak and stand-up paddle rental on the lake. 520 hectares of calm water in a wild setting, Morvan.

Fishing

Pike, zander, trout. Lac de Pannecière is renowned for predator fishing in the Nièvre.

Cycling — Ridge road

48 km cycling route around the lake, through forests and panoramas. Free access, all levels.

Dam visit

Dam built in 1949, guided tours in summer. Impressive structure in the heart of Burgundy.

Wild nature and landscapes

Lac de Pannecière offers a wilder atmosphere than the Settons, in the heart of the Morvan Regional Natural Park, in Burgundy.

Preserved forests

Wooded shores, dense deciduous and coniferous forests. A preserved natural setting in the Nièvre.

Wildlife

Migratory birds, raptors, herons. The lake is a preserved natural habitat in the heart of the Morvan.

Panoramas and coves

7.5 km long, isolated coves and viewpoints over the dam and the Morvan hills.

Practical info

Distance
39 km (~40 min)
Access
Free
Parking
Free
Equipment rental
On site

FAQ — Lac de Pannecière

Is Lac de Pannecière accessible from the campsite?
Yes, 39 km (40 min by car) from Camping des Bains in Saint-Honoré-les-Bains.
Can you swim there?
Swimming is not supervised at Lac de Pannecière. Kayaking, SUP and pedal boats are available for rental. For supervised swimming, Lac des Settons (50 km) is recommended.
What is the difference with Lac des Settons?
Pannecière (520 ha) is larger and wilder. The Settons (367 ha) have managed beaches and supervised swimming. Both are in the Morvan.

Stay in the heart of the Morvan

Camping des Bains — 15 Av. Jean Mermoz, 58360 Saint-Honoré-les-Bains

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