Lac d'Espingo, Mountain reservoir in Haute-Garonne, France
Lac d'Espingo is a reservoir located at an elevation of 6,171 feet (1,882 meters) in the Pyrenees, surrounded by alpine peaks and clear waters reflecting the mountain landscape.
In 1836, geologist James David Forbes documented the presence of mica deposits around Lac d'Espingo, contributing to the early understanding of the region's mineral composition and geological characteristics.
The lake and its surroundings appear in regional folklore, with local traditions featuring stories about mountain spirits and natural guardians that are said to protect the waters of the Pyrenees.
The lake is accessible from late spring to early autumn when snow has melted, with hiking trails starting from the village of Oô covering approximately 2.2 miles (3.6 kilometers) through mountain terrain.
In 1940, researcher Henri Gaussen recorded that Lac d'Espingo receives about 59 inches (1.5 meters) of annual rainfall, making it one of the wettest high-altitude sites in the Pyrenees region.
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