Serre-Ponçon dam

  • Historic site and monument
  • Industrial site
  • Outstanding contemporary architecture
Elevation : 780m
Barrage de Serre-Ponçon, D3, 05190 Rousset
The EDF dam and hydroelectric power station: an exceptional industrial heritage! It is one of the largest earthen hydroelectric dams in Europe. It impresses by its size: 123 m high, 600 m wide and 650 m thick!
Built from 1955, the dam and the hydroelectric power station EDF of Serre-Ponçon are located at the confluence of Ubaye and Durance rivers. The dam secures the water management of the whole Provence. The visit proposes a multimedia space, the discovery of the engine room and an external path with a breathtaking view on the lake.

Complementary welcome : The EDF Odysselec House of water and energy in Serre-Ponçon
Interactive models, videos of the construction of the dam, modern scenography, projection room, multi-use of water.
Built from 1955, the dam and the hydroelectric power station EDF of Serre-Ponçon are located at the confluence of Ubaye and Durance rivers. The dam secures the water management of the whole Provence. The visit proposes a multimedia space, the discovery of the engine room and an external path with a breathtaking view on the lake.

Complementary welcome : The EDF Odysselec House of water and energy in Serre-Ponçon
Interactive models, videos of the construction of the dam, modern scenography,...

Services

Openings

From 1 January 2025 until 30 June 2025 - Open everyday
From 1 July 2025 until 31 August 2025 - Closed on saturday, on sunday
From 1 September 2025 until 30 June 2026 - Open everyday

Location

Serre-Ponçon dam
Elevation : 780m
Barrage de Serre-Ponçon, D3, 05190 Rousset
Environment
  • Lakeside or by stretch of water
  • Mountain view
  • Isolated
  • Lake 5 km away
  • Waterside
  • Panoramic view
Updated on 14 August 2024 at 15:39
by Communauté de communes de Serre-Ponçon Val d'Avance
(Offer identifier : 226392)
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