Lac d'Estaing, Mountain lake in Hautes-Pyrénées, France.
Lac d'Estaing stretches across 0.086 square kilometers at an elevation of 1,163 meters, reaching depths of up to 130 meters in the Pyrenees mountains.
The lake has served as a vital water source for Pyrenean shepherds throughout centuries within the Gave de Labat de Bun river basin.
The GR10 long-distance hiking trail passes near the lake, making it a regular stop for mountaineers exploring the Pyrenean heritage.
A lakeside campground provides spaces for tents and caravans during the summer season, with direct access to numerous hiking trails.
The waters of Lac d'Estaing support a population of little grebes, small water birds that nest along the protected mountain lake.
Location: Hautes-Pyrénées
Elevation above the sea: 1,163 m
Address: Lac d'Estaing, 65400 Estaing, France 65400 Estaing
GPS coordinates: 42.90694,-0.20806
Latest update: November 29, 2025 17:10
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 water from a 984-foot (300-meter) waterfall descending from Lake Espingo. The Bastan lakes form a series of three linked water bodies between 7,217 and 8,202 feet (2,200 and 2,500 meters) near Barèges, while Lake Bethmale, at 3,498 feet (1,065 meters) in Couserans, is surrounded by beech forests. Artificial lakes in the region serve various functions, including water storage, hydroelectric power, and recreational activities. Lake Salagou, created in 1969 in Herault, stands out for its distinctive geological setting: red rocks rich in iron give the landscape a reddish-brown hue. Lake Pareloup, covering about 3,485 acres (1,410 hectares) in Aveyron, is one of the largest reservoirs in the area. Lake Saint-Ferréol, built in the 17th century at the foot of the Black Mountain, supplies the Canal du Midi and demonstrates historic hydraulic engineering. These lakes offer opportunities for hiking, sailing, and windsurfing, especially at Lake Ganguise where the wind blows roughly 300 days per year.
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