Lac d'Espingo, Mountain reservoir in Haute-Garonne, France
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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Occitanie hosts a wide variety of lakes spread between the Pyrenees and the Massif Central. Natural lakes mainly occupy high-altitude zones in the Pyrenees, where glacial erosion has carved out cirques and basins now filled with water. Lake Oô, located at 4,950 feet (1,507 meters) altitude, receives...
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