Gaube Lake, Mountain lake in Cauterets, France.
Gaube Lake, positioned at 1725 meters in the Pyrenees, features an oval shape covering 19 hectares with waters reaching depths of 40 meters.
The lake's name originates from the Gascon word 'gaube' meaning lake, creating a linguistic redundancy that reflects the historical language evolution in this Pyrenean region.
The GR10 long-distance hiking trail runs along the left bank of the lake, serving as a significant passage for hikers crossing the Pyrenean mountain range.
Visitors can reach the lake either through a one-hour hike from Pont d'Espagne or by taking a cable car followed by a short 15-minute walk.
The delta at the lake's mouth contains glacial alluvial deposits that reveal the complex geological history of this natural Pyrenean formation.
Location: Cauterets
Address: Gaube Lake, 65110 Cauterets, France 65110 Cauterets
GPS coordinates: 42.83141,-0.13955
Latest update: July 1, 2025 14:57
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.
Vignemale
6.4 km
Pont d'Espagne
2.2 km
Pyrénées National Park
3 km
Glacier d'Ossoue
6.7 km
Gare de Cauterets
7 km
Petit Vignemale
6.3 km
Oulettes de Gaube Glacier
5.7 km
Immeuble Continental Résidence
6.7 km
Pic d'Ardiden
5.9 km
Cerbillona
7 km
Pic central
7 km
Cirque du Marcadau
5.1 km
Piton Carré
6.5 km
Moun Né
7.3 km
Petit Vignemale Glacier
6.6 km
Grand Barbat
5.9 km
Great Peak of Tapou
7.6 km
Pic du Milieu
7.8 km
Pic de Cestrède
6.4 km
Pic de Chanchou
6.6 km
Montferrat Glacier
7.7 km
Aiguille Supérieure du Clot de la Hount
6.5 km
Aiguille SW de Cerbillona
7.2 km
Circ de Marcadau
4.7 km
Aiguille Inférieure du Clot de la Hount
6.4 km
Épaule Chausenque
6.5 km
Monument Alphonse Meillon
2.3 km
Église Notre-Dame de Cauterets
6.6 kmReviews
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