Lac de Montbel

#1328 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The Lac de Montbel is a reservoir 5 minutes from Chalabre, which is a popular location for watersports and swimming. It is located at Sainte-Colombe-sur-l'Hers on the border between the Ariège and Aude départements of southwestern France. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.12 mi²Maximum depth: 138 ftElevation: 1296 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°58'40"N, 1°57'25"E

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Lac de Montbel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Puivert, Château de Lagarde, Sonnac-sur-l'Hers, Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives.

6.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Château de Puivert, Puivert
162 min walk • Nestled in the rolling foothills of the French Pyrenees lies the majestic Château de Puivert, a historical gem steeped in medieval charm. This castle, located in the quaint town of Puivert, France, offers a glimpse into the past with its imposing structure and rich...
5.1 miN
Forts and castles
Château de Lagarde, Lagarde
132 min walk • The Château de Lagarde is a ruined castle situated near the village of Lagarde, 8 km southeast of Mirepoix in the French département of Ariège. Following the Albigensian Crusade, the castle was handed to the Lévis-Mirepoix family. It was fortified but, over time, it was modified to provide a more comfortable residence.
2.5 miNE
Locality
Sonnac-sur-l'Hers
65 min walk • Sonnac-sur-l'Hers is a commune in the Aude department in southern France.
5.7 miSW
Locality
Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives
146 min walk • Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.
6.1 miSE
42°55'12"N • 2°2'53"E
Musée du Quercob, Puivert
155 min walk • Museum
6 miSE
42°55'12"N • 2°2'47"E
Town Hall, Puivert
154 min walk • City hall
2.5 miE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Chalabre
64 min walk • The Saint-Pierre de Chalabre church is a church located in France, in the municipality of Chalabre, in the Aude department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.
4.8 miN
43°2'35"N • 1°55'27"E
Château de Sibra, Lagarde
123 min walk • Forts and castles
2.5 miW
Memorial
War Memorial, Léran
63 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
6 miSE
Memorial
War Memorial, Puivert
154 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.1 miN
Locality
Camon
79 min walk • Camon is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France. Nicknamed Little Carcassonne, it is one of the most beautiful villages of France.

Lac de Montbel

Facts and practical information

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Lac de Montbel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)