Lac d'Estaing

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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: July 1, 2025 14:24

Natural and Artificial Lakes of Occitanie

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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