Lake Chevril – View of the Tignes dam loop from le Franchet

Lake Chevril – View of the Tignes dam loop from le Franchet

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Lake Chevril – View of the Tignes dam loop from le Franchet

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18.0km

280m

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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After 17.7 km for 178 m

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Lake Chevril

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The Chevril Dam lake, or Tignes, is decorated with a very pretty statue by the Italian artist Livio Benedetti, named "The Lady of the Lake". The sculpture is located between the banks and the road, therefore easily accessible to be admired.

Another work of art is located on the dam itself and therefore more difficult to see. It is a gigantic wall fresco representing Hercules who seems to be holding back water by his sole force.

It is the highest French dam. It supplies two hydroelectric power stations.

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Lake Chevril

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Dammed Isère, at the bottom of the dam the old village of Tignes.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tignes-Talsperre

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3.51 km

View over the reservoir

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The location is above the dam and offers a beautiful view of it and the lake.

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3.70 km

View of the Tignes dam

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Beautiful view of the Lac de Chevril.

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7.25 km

On the banks of the Isère

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D902 with tunnels and galleries, with beautiful views in between.

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10.5 km

View of Val-d’Isère

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Good start for the pass, not a really nice place.

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10.6 km

Val d'Isère water point

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Drinking fountains are always a special highlight for racing cyclists! Especially if you forgot to take a second bottle with you at 35°...

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14.6 km

Lovely view of Lake Chevril

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Reservoir with great views.

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18.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

4.08 km

149 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

364 m

149 m

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Highest point (1,910 m)

Lowest point (1,780 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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Lake Chevril – View of the Tignes dam loop from le Franchet

Lake Chevril

Lake Chevril

View over the reservoir

View of the Tignes dam

On the banks of the Isère

View of Val-d’Isère

Val d'Isère water point

Lovely view of Lake Chevril

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