Lac de Tracouet
Lac de Tracouet (also Lac Noir, "Black Lake") is a lake in the Nendaz municipality in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is situated at the foot of the Dent de Nendaz at an elevation of 2,171 m.
| Lac de Tracouet | |
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| Lac Noir | |
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| Location | Nendaz, Valais |
| Coordinates | 46°09′35″N 07°17′02″E |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Max. length | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Max. width | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Surface area | 1.85 ha (4.6 acres) |
| Surface elevation | 2,171 m (7,123 ft) |
The lake can be reached by cable car or by foot from Haute-Nendaz to Tracouet (2,200 m) followed by a slight descent to the lake surface. The approximately 1.85 ha surface usually freezes during the winter season and is incorporated into the skiing area of the mountain.
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