Lac des Vaux is a lake above La Tzoumaz and Verbier in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. The lake is located in the municipality of Riddes-La Tzoumaz.

Lac des Vaux
Frozen lake in the ski area of Verbier
Lac des Vaux is located in Canton of Valais
Lac des Vaux
Lac des Vaux
Lac des Vaux is located in Rhône-Alpes
Lac des Vaux
Lac des Vaux
Lac des Vaux is located in Switzerland
Lac des Vaux
Lac des Vaux
Lac des Vaux is located in France
Lac des Vaux
Lac des Vaux
Lac des Vaux is located in Alps
Lac des Vaux
Lac des Vaux
LocationRiddes, Valais
Coordinates46°6′28″N 7°16′21″E / 46.10778°N 7.27250°E / 46.10778; 7.27250
Primary outflowsLa Fare
Basin countriesSwitzerland
Surface area13 ha (32 acres)
Surface elevation2,543 m (8,343 ft)
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Geography

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Owing to its high altitude and its main source coming from melted snow, the lake remains cold throughout most of the year. The lake usually starts to freeze early October and only starts melting late May. July and August is when the lake reaches its warmest temperature of about 10 °C to 12 °C, this is when most people swim. Swimming is still possible until early October, however, a wet suit is recommended as the water temperature is only about 5 °C.

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