It is a magnificent place for walks and fishing: the compensation basin. Straddling the communes of Espinasses and Rousset, it is an idyllic setting for many fishermen and enthusiasts.
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From 600 m downstream, at the right of the EDF fence located on the right bank, at the foot of the Serre-Ponçon dam, in the commune of Rousset
This water reservoir allows the peak flows of the hydraulic power station to be spread out. It acts as a funnel for the Durance canal carrying the water to the Saulce plant. Four gates block the historic bed of the Durance. A hole in one of them allows the wild river to be fed.
It is a magnificent body of water that changes its appearance with the...
This water reservoir allows the peak flows of the hydraulic power station to be spread out. It acts as a funnel for the Durance canal carrying the water to the Saulce plant. Four gates block the historic bed of the Durance. A hole in one of them allows the wild river to be fed.
It is a magnificent body of water that changes its appearance with the...
Services
Stretch of water
Picnic area
Openings
All year 2024 - Open everyday
Location
- peche-hautes-alpes.com
Spoken languages
Environment
- Lake view
- Mountain view
- Lake 5 km away
- River 5 km away
- Village 2 km away
- Waterside
- Overview on river
