Hydroelectric power station of Montpezat sous Bauzon

Historic site and monument in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, Ardèche

Opening : From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.

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The EDF Montpezat sous Bauzon power station is a hydroelectric plant in the Ardèche. It produces the 1st renewable energy in Europe. Not accessible for self-guided tours. Accessible from 12 years (guided tours in summer) by reservation 04 75 36 46 26.

Production: the Montpezat EDF power station under Bauzon has = 2 production groups representing a total installed capacity of 131.8 MW.

Operation: The waters of the Ardèche plateau are captured
and stored in:
- the natural lake of Issarlès,
- the retention of the churning of the Veyradère,
- the dam of the Palisse,
fed by the Loire and the Vernazon,
- the Gage dam reservoir, supplied with
by the Gage and the Tauron.

Admission requirements :
- Must be aged 12 or over.
- MANDATORY ID required at site entrance (ID card) + VALID PPS (Health Prevention Path): to be completed at https://pps.athle.fr/.
- Flat, closed shoes, covering clothing required.
- No people prone to vertigo or claustrophobia, no pregnant women, people with respiratory problems or heart problems.
- Good physical condition: 2 km forest walk, 900 steps round trip. Prior to each visit, the person checked the conditions of access and stated that she had no motor problems, no joint pain, not prone to dizziness, no claustrophobia, not pregnant, no respiratory problems (asthma), no heart problems (no pacemaker).
- No backpacks or bulky handbags to keep your hands free.
-Photos and videos inside the enclosure are strictly forbidden.
- Maximum capacity per visit: 15 people. Minimum capacity: 7, if not reached, visit cancelled.
- Limited capacity, booking required. Once your registration has been confirmed, meet at 2pm at the Pont-de-Veyrières dam, in front of the blue-roofed kiosk (Le Plot, 07380 MEYRAS). In front of the barrier (next to the bus stop). GPS: 44°41'16.8″N 4°16'28.5″E.
- The ascent will only be made on foot, and not by funicular (professional means of transport reserved for staff).

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