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Elevation gain icon Elevation gain 220 foots

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The Gouffre d'Enfer is a dam located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, on the Allier River. It was built between 1965 and 1968. It is 148 meters high and has a storage capacity of 240 million cubic meters of water. The dam is equipped with a huge system of turbines and generators that produce electricity.

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Useful infos

Rate & open hour

Access fee $ 0.00
Schedule
Open 24 hours every day
Coordinates
4.4459224
45.3929079

Address

Barrage du Gouffre d'Enfer
Brg du Gouffre d'Enfer, 42660 Planfoy, France

Starting Point

The start of the Gouffre d'Enfer Dam trails is located in Saint-Nectaire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. To get there, take the D4 towards Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise and continue on the D618 to Saint-Nectaire. The dam is located near the village.

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Mise à jour : July 2025