Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

Lakes and waterfalls in Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion)

The Pyrenees National Park features a diverse collection of glacial lakes and dramatic waterfalls shaped by the region's steep granite terrain. This selection spans from the hydroelectric reservoirs of the Val d’Azun, such as Lac du Tech, to high-altitude glacial basins like Lac Glacé near the Vignemale massif. The list includes accessible falls near Cauterets and Gavarnie, as well as remote cascades in the Ossau and Aspe valleys, highlighting the unique hydrology of the French-Spanish border range.

Lakes and Waterfalls — Map

A

Cascade de Lutour

Waterfall located in the Lutour valley near Cauterets, accessible via a short walk from La Fruitière.

B

Cascade de Letz

Mountain waterfall situated in the Néouvielle massif area.

C

Cascade du Terrail

Waterfall located in the Gavarnie valley, fed by snowmelt from the surrounding high peaks.

D

Cascade de Holle

Situated near the village of Gavarnie and the GR10 trail, descending toward the Gave de Pau.

E

Cascade de Soutarra

Waterfall on the Gave de Gaube stream, located along the hiking path between Pont d'Espagne and Lac de Gaube.

F

Cascade d'Ilhéou

High-altitude waterfall fed by the outflow of Lac d'Ilhéou in the mountains above Cauterets.

G

Cascade de Chourrout

Waterfall located in the Aspe Valley near the village of Borce.

H

Cascade de Boulistre

Mountain waterfall situated in the upper reaches of the Aspe Valley.

I

Cascade de Paspiche

Located near Luz-Saint-Sauveur in the Toy country of the High Pyrenees.

J

Cascade de Pich-Gaillard

Waterfall in the Ossoue valley, positioned on the approach to the Vignemale massif.

K

Cascade du Pich

Waterfall in the Campan valley, located on the eastern side of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre.

L

Cascade de Tapou

Waterfall in the Ossoue valley, originating from the slopes of the Tapou peak.

M

Cascade de Capèche

Waterfall located within the granite landscapes of the Néouvielle Nature Reserve.

N

Cascades d'Isabe

Series of falls in the Ossau Valley, located on the ascent toward the high-altitude Lac d'Isabe.

O

Lac du Tech

Hydroelectric reservoir in the Val d'Azun situated at 1,207 meters, created by a dam built in the early 20th century.

P

Lac de Cap-de-Long

Massive reservoir in the Néouvielle massif featuring a 100-meter high dam, serving as a primary trailhead for 3,000-meter peaks.

Q

Lac du plaa de Prat

Glacial lake in the upper Val d'Azun, reached via a trail passing Lac de Suyen.

R

Lacs d'Estibère

Chain of small glacial lakes located in the protected Néouvielle Nature Reserve.

S

Lac Glacé

High-altitude glacial lake at 2,565 meters, located at the foot of the Vignemale north face.

T

Lac de Suyen

Natural lake in the Val d'Azun at 1,536 meters, featuring the historic Labassa stone shepherd's hut nearby.

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