Lac de Derborence
| Lac de Derborence | |
|---|---|
.jpg) View from the west side | |
  Lac de Derborence Location within Canton of Valais  Lac de Derborence Location within Canton of Vaud  Lac de Derborence Location within Switzerland  Lac de Derborence Location within Alps | |
Interactive map of Lac de Derborence | |
| Location | Conthey, Valais |
| Coordinates | 46°16′44″N 7°13′2″E / 46.27889°N 7.21722°E |
| Derbonne | |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
Surface area | 4.4 ha (11 acres) |
Surface elevation | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) |
Lac de Derborence is a mountain lake in the municipality of Conthey, Valais, Switzerland, located near the hamlet of Derborence. It was formed after rockfalls on 24 September 1714 and 23 June 1749. In 1749, an estimated 50 million m3 of rocks blocked the course of the Derbonne river and led to the formation of the lake.
See also
External links
Media related to Lac de Derborence at Wikimedia Commons- "Derborence" in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- http://www.derborence.ch