Lac de Payolle, Mountain reservoir at Col d'Aspin, Hautes-Pyrénées, France

Lac de Payolle is an artificial lake at 1,139 metres in the Hautes-Pyrénées, at the foot of the Col d'Aspin. It covers 10 hectares and is fed by three mountain streams, including the Sarraoute. Its western shore marks the boundary between the communes of Arreau and Ancizan.

Lac de Payolle is an artificial lake created in the 20th century on the communes of Campan and Arreau in the Hautes-Pyrénées. Its western shore marks the boundary between Arreau and Ancizan. The lake lies at the foot of the Col d'Aspin at 1,139 m and covers 10 hectares, fed by three mountain streams including the Sarraoute. It is usually completely frozen in winter.

The lake became known to cycling enthusiasts after hosting a Tour de France stage finish in 2016. The mountain route attracts riders from around the world each year.

The area offers activities for all seasons: hiking and mountain biking in summer, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. The best time to visit depends on your interests, as the lake freezes completely during cold months.

The lake is fed by three mountain streams, one of them the Sarraoute. Its western shore marks the boundary between the communes of Arreau and Ancizan, and the whole lake usually freezes over in winter. It lies within a ZNIEFF type 1 and type 2 protected natural area.