Lac de Salanfe is alake in the municipality ofEvionnaz,Valais,Switzerland. Thereservoir is located at an elevation of 1925 m. Its surface area is 1.62 km2 (0.63 sq mi).
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| Location | Valais |
| Coordinates | 46°8′21″N6°57′17″E / 46.13917°N 6.95472°E /46.13917; 6.95472 |
| Catchment area | 18.4 km2 (7.1 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Max. length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Surface area | 1.62 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,925 m (6,316 ft) |
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It can be reached by 6.5 km-long footpath fromVernayaz.
The dam Salanfe was completed in 1952.
Different major walking trails cross in Salanfe. The two biggest are 'Le tour desDents du Midi' and theVia Alpina. Many hikers stay the night at the refuge situated next to the lake.[1]
See also
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edit- ^Auberge de Salanfe, Website of the refuge Salanfe.
External links
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