Sensitive Natural Area Etang de Gôle - Tourist Office of the Balcons du Dauphiné (Isère)

From the 7-hectare pond created in the 18th century, to the dense cover of the Tire-Gerbes forest, passing by the banks of the Hell stream, discover protected species such as the European pond turtle or the Agrion of Mercury.
Distance: 3,3km

Yesterday, the women came to rinse their laundry in the adobe wash house, we put the hemp to macerate on the edge before stripping the stems, we fished, we hunted...
Today, Montcarradiaud schoolchildren do natural sciences there, the villagers go fishing or take walks there.

We protect this pond: with the renovation and maintenance of the dike.

We monitor heritage species: pond turtle, great crested grebe, agile frog, dragonflies, etc.

Visitor alert

The car park located near the pond is no longer accessible. Visitors have two options:
– Stadium parking lot on the other side of the departmental road.
– Church parking (village centre) and walk down the path below the church.

Location details

Please note that vehicle access to the pond parking lot will no longer be possible for the general public from April 6, 2026 (a barrier will be installed). Specialized organizations wishing to continue using this parking lot should contact the Montcarra town hall.

Location of public parking lots to use:

Church parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kFYEyfWLG2vVUTjP7
Stadium parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/am1EaH9Bk8FXPpnn7