High-altitude fishing

Valley lakes

(standard fishing licence)

Around Peisey-Vallandry, numerous lakes and streams are accessible with a departmental fishing licence

• Lac Marlou – specific regulations
• Adret des Tufs reservoir – specific regulations
• Plan de l'Homme and Lac Saint-Jacques – not stocked
• Lac du Carroley – not stocked with fish
• Lac de Friolin – 2 hours' walk, remarkable lake but not stocked with fish

-> See the complete list of high-altitude lakes in Savoie and the list of lakes managed by the Vanoise National Park.

High-altitude lakes

(specific map for the Upper Ponthurin Valley)

For those who love high-altitude fishing, the Upper Ponthurin Valley offers a unique experience. Fishing here is private, with a specific permit available for purchase directly in Peisey-Vallandry.

3 complementary areas

• Lac de la Plagne: fishing permitted only on the western shore
• Lake spillway: powerful and spectacular torrent
• Plan Bertou meanders: calm water and peat bog, ideal for gentler fishing

Trout and char in the heart of the mountains

In these crystal-clear waters, you can fish for brown trout, rainbow trout and, in Lac de la Plagne, the famous Canadian char (or cristivomer).

Buying a fishing licence

Upper Ponthurin Valley

Days authorised: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday and public holidays.

Daily rate: €9/day/person (valid for all, subject to holding a valid fishing licence).

Where to buy your licence:

• At the Tourist Office reception desks (Peisey Village and resort)
• Online on the Tourist Office website: Day fishing licence
• On site, a 20-minute walk past the lake, at the Entre-le-lac refuge

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