Lac des Montagnès, Mountain lake in Mazamet, France.
Located at 680 meters elevation in the Black Mountain range, Lake Montagnès extends over 25 hectares with the Linoubre stream flowing through its waters.
The artificial lake opened on July 29, 1934, serving as the primary water supply for the municipalities of Mazamet and Aussillon during its early years.
The lake functions as a summer gathering place where regional residents maintain local traditions through community celebrations and outdoor activities.
A 2.7-kilometer botanical trail circles the lake, complemented by picnic areas and parking facilities for visitors accessing water activities.
The water body serves three purposes: water reservoir for Labrespy, protected natural space, and recreation area with supervised swimming during summer months.
Location: Mazamet
Elevation above the sea: 680 m
Address: 50 Rte de la Gachal, 81200 Mazamet, France
Phone: +33563625400
Website: https://castres-mazamet.fr/sports-et-loisirs/lac-des-montagnes
GPS coordinates: 43.46222,2.34056
Latest update: November 29, 2025 17:09
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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