Lakes in Switzerland - crystal waters
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Mountain Lakes
(Lake Geneva Region)
Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) in the south-west of Switzerland is the country’s largest lake and borders the cantons of Geneva, Vaud and Valais. The southern shore, at the foot of the Alps, is largely within French territory. Thanks to its mild, almost Mediterranean climate, the Lake Geneva region is known as the “Swiss Riviera”. With the two large cities of Geneva and Lausanne, the region is of great importance for both tourism and business.
(Lake Geneva Region)
Lac de Joux in the Jura mountains in Vaud canton is located at 1000 metres in the valley of the same name (Vallée de Joux). The stark beauty and unspoilt nature of the high valley and the lake attract countless visitors all year round, in summer mainly for water sports, biking and hiking and in winter for ice-skating and cross-country skiing. During the summer months you can take a boat trip round the lake.
