Certascan Lake

Located at 2236 meters elevation, Certascan Lake spans 47 hectares, making it the largest lake in the Catalan Pyrenees with blue waters among mountain peaks.

The establishment of the Tavascan hydroelectric power station in 1974 integrated the lake into the regional power generation infrastructure of northeastern Spain.

The lake forms part of the Alt Pirineu Natural Park, where local communities maintain traditional festivals while preserving the natural mountain environment.

Hikers can find accommodation at the Certascan mountain refuge while exploring the network of marked trails that connect to surrounding peaks and valleys.

The lake reaches a depth of 96 meters and contains 16 cubic hectometers of water, feeding the Noguera de Cardós river system.

Location: Lladorre

Elevation above the sea: 2,236 m

Made from material: lutite, sandstone

GPS coordinates: 42.71023,1.30218

Latest update: March 22, 2025 01:26