The lakes of Occitanie, located between the Pyrenees and Massif Central, consist of both natural and artificial water bodies. The natural lakes are mainly found at high altitudes in the Pyrenees, formed by glacial activity. The artificial lakes, created by dams, serve as water reservoirs and host water activities. This region features notable lakes such as Salagou with its red rocks, Lac d'Oô with its 300-meter waterfall, and Lac de Gaube facing Vignemale.
Clermont-l'Hérault, France
Artificial lake bordered by red ruffes geological formations.
Aragnouet, France
Artificial lake located at 2161 meters altitude in the Néouvielle reserve.
Belflou, France
Artificial lake suitable for water sports with 300 windy days per year.
Barèges, France
Natural lake located between the lower and upper Bastan lakes.
Revel, France
Reservoir built in the 17th century to supply the Canal du Midi, located at the base of the Montagne Noire. It offers a 67-hectare water body with a depth of 32 meters.
Saint-Lary-Soulan, France
Hydroelectric reservoir in Néouvielle at 2148 meters altitude. The lake's waters come from melting nearby glaciers and feed the Saint-Lary power station.
Cauterets, France
Natural glacial lake at 1725 meters altitude in the Pyrenees massif. It lies at the foot of the Vignemale, spanning 19 hectares.
Aragnouet, France
Mountain lake at 1849 meters altitude in the Pyrenees National Park. A paved road leads to a parking area on its shores. It covers 42 hectares.
Saint-Lary-Soulan, France
Lake juxtaposed to Lac d'Aubert with views of the Néouvielle and Ramougn peaks.
Les Angles, France
Artificial lake at 2017 meters altitude at the base of the Carlit Massif.
Caraman, France
45-hectare water reservoir created in 1981 in Lauragais. It serves for crop irrigation and fishing activities.
Homps, France
84-hectare artificial water body located in Minervois. It allows sailing and includes a water sports center.
Cauterets, France
Natural lake in the Pyrenees at 1804 meters altitude, accessible via a trail from the Pont d'Espagne. Its depth reaches 45 meters.
Barèges, France
Natural lake in Hautes-Pyrénées located at 2230 meters altitude in the Néouvielle massif. It is part of a group of three lakes.
Chamonix, France
Glacially-origin lake located in the Mont-Blanc massif, reflecting the surrounding peaks in its cold waters at 2352 meters altitude.
Barèges, France
Natural water body in the Pyrenees at 2140 meters altitude, surrounded by alpine meadows and accessible via a hiking path from Barèges.
Montriond, France
Natural water body in the Alps created by a rockslide, bordered by cliffs and coniferous forests, suitable for water activities in summer.
Arques, France
Water body located in the Cathar region, at the foot of the ruins of a 13th-century medieval castle, surrounded by wooded hills.
Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts, France
Two artificial lakes totaling 13 hectares located in the Pyrénées-Orientales, with a sandy beach and facilities for swimming and boating.
