The higher lakes drain into the lower ones due to their step-like situation.
The big lake is 270 m wide and 480 m long with an area of 81.5 decares.
The lake is situated in the vicinity of the Valyavishki Chukar peak.
The Valyavishki lakes are among the main tourist attractions in the area.
The closest hut is the Demyanitsa refuge, a 2-hour hike from the lakes.