Lac de Montbel
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The Lac de Montbel is a reservoir 5 minutes from Chalabre, which is a great location for watersports and swimming. It is located at the border between the Ariège and Aude départements of southwestern France.
The flooded hill sides are still evident when the water level drops revealing tree stumps and the thick sticky clay so typical of the Ariège. On quiet hot summer days the water takes on a beautiful turquoise colour which is very photogenic.
The area is relatively undeveloped and quiet and privacy are a great attraction. The mountains of the Pyrenees are visible in the background.
Other lakes for swimming near to Montbel include Lac de la Cavayère and a smaller one at Pradelles-Cabardès.
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Categories: Ariège | Aude
