A postcard setting
Between Tarbes and Pau, Gabas lake is a veritable viewpoint overlooking the Pyrenees and a natural showcase. It’s the ideal spot for photo enthusiasts!
On-site activities & facilities
Did you know?
4 municipalities: Eslourenties-Daban, Lourenties, Luquet and Gardères
2 départments: Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Hautes-Pyrénées
213 ha: lake surface area
20 million cubic meters of water
Here, we hike a little, a lot, passionately…
Throughout the seasons, enjoy an accessible stroll or hike, on foot, mountain bike or horseback, around the lake and its surroundings, on marked trails.
Would you like to try your hand at water sports?
Navigate the lake on a sailboat, glide along on a stand-up paddle, paddle a kayak or fly over the water on a wingfoil.
A paradise for fishermen
Fishing enthusiasts, prepare your rods, bait and sustenance, and find your happiness in this lake home to a wide variety of fish.
Experience an unforgettable hot-air balloon adventure!
Treat yourself to a breathtaking experience and marvel at the infinite horizons.
Orientation tables
Learn to recognize the different peaks of the Pyrenees thanks to 2 orientation tables.
Have fun drawing the lake and the Pyrenees
Get your pencils or brushes ready, as detailed, annotated sketches guide you through step-by-step drawing.
Today’s picnic!
Enjoy a picnic shaded, 100% local of course!
Picnic areas are also located at Gardères and Luquet.
A playground & city stadium
Children will love the playground. Next door, young and old alike can let off steam at the city stadium.
Birdwatching
A lot of birds (ducks, egrets, herons, migratory birds…) take advantage of the lake’s tranquil setting. Grab your binoculars!
An ideal photo spot
The reflections of the sky on its calm waters, the silhouette of the Pyrenees as a backdrop and its varied wildlife invite photo enthusiasts to immortalize the moment. We can’t wait to see yours!
Important: this lake is not suitable for swimming. The water level in this hillside lake varies according to the time of year.