Lac des Bouillouses, High-altitude reservoir in Pyrénées-Orientales, France
The artificial lake extends across 149 hectares at an elevation of 2016 meters, featuring clear waters against the mountain backdrop of Pyrénées-Orientales.
The masonry gravity dam construction between 1903 and 1910 required 5000 workers to create this water resource for the regional development.
The lake supplies power to the Yellow Train, a regional railway that connects mountain communities and represents local transportation heritage.
Numerous marked trails surround the lake, including the GR10 long-distance path, providing access points for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
The reservoir serves multiple functions: hydroelectric power generation, drinking water supply, and snow production for nearby ski resorts.
Location: Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes
Location: Les Angles
Elevation above the sea: 2,016 m
Address: Lac des Bouillouses, France 66760
GPS coordinates: 42.57023,1.99943
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
The Eastern Pyrenees region of France features mountains, coastal areas, and historical sites. The territory extends from Pyrenean peaks to Mediterranean beaches, containing medieval fortresses, historic railways, deep gorges, thermal springs, and nature reserves. Notable elements include the 2,784-meter Canigou peak, the Yellow Train railway, coastal fortifications, and protected marine areas. The region presents archaeological sites, mineral formations, mountain lakes, and religious buildings from various periods.
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.
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