Nature & Swimming

Lac des Settons

367 hectares of nature, swimming and water sports in the Morvan (Nièvre)

50 km from the campsite
Free access
Family
Lac des Settons is a 367-hectare artificial lake created in 1858, at 573 m altitude in the Morvan Regional Natural Park (Nièvre, Burgundy). Supervised swimming, canoeing, sailing, paddle boarding and hiking around the lake (13 km). 50 km from Camping des Bains in Saint-Honoré-les-Bains.
Activités nautiques au Lac des Settons Morvan

Water sports at Lac des Settons

Swimming

Managed beaches with lifeguards in summer. Freshwater, Plage du Midi (main) and Plage des Branlasses.

Canoeing-kayaking

Equipment rental at the Settons nautical base. Routes on the lake, all levels.

Sailing & Paddle

Equipment rental, all levels. Discover the lake on 367 hectares of water.

Pedal boat

Rental, ideal for families. Relaxed ride on the lake, no experience required.

Hiking and nature at Lac des Settons

The loop around the lake on foot or by bike offers 13 km of landscapes between forests and shores in the Morvan Regional Natural Park, in Burgundy.

Lake loop trail (13 km)

About 3 hours on foot or 1 hour by bike. Trail accessible to all levels, marked and maintained.

Forest and lake landscapes

Panoramic views through conifer forests, wild shores and viewpoints over the lake at 573 m altitude.

Morvan wildlife and flora

Observe the preserved nature of the Morvan Park: birds, forests, wetlands.

Fishing

Fishing allowed on the lake (fishing licence required). Pike, zander, perch.

Practical info

Distance
50 km (~50 min)
Swimming
Supervised in summer
Equipment rental
On site
Lake loop
13 km
Parking
Paid in summer

FAQ — Lac des Settons

Can you swim in Lac des Settons?
Yes, Lac des Settons has managed beaches with supervised swimming in summer. Plage du Midi is the main supervised beach.
What water sports are available?
Canoeing, sailing, paddle boarding, pedal boats. Equipment rental available on site at the Settons nautical base.
How long does it take to walk around the lake?
The Lac des Settons loop is 13 km. Allow about 3 hours on foot or 1 hour by bike. The trail is accessible to all levels.
How to get there from Camping des Bains?
Lac des Settons is 50 km from Camping des Bains (about 50 minutes by car). Head towards Château-Chinon then Montsauche-les-Settons.

Stay in the heart of the Morvan

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