The exceptional site of Lake Montbel, which covers an area of ​​570ha, is an asset for relaxation, boating, family or sports hiking, fishing or ornithology. Equipment allows you to enjoy the place and practice leisure activities.

Three riverside municipalities surround the lake, Léran to the west, Chalabre to the east on a small part (Aude) and Montbel to the north. The Interdepartmental Institution for the Development of the Montbel Dam (IIABM) is the owner and manager of the lake.

An observatory has been set up by the Association of Naturalists of Ariège, in order to better know and observe the many birds that live together on this site. The fish species are also very varied and the large predators (carps, catfish, etc.) have earned the lake a good reputation among European audiences.

-Beaches on the shores of Léran: SUPERVISED SWIMMING IN SUMMER
- Beaches on the shores of Montbel with refreshment bar and nautical equipment rental. CAUTION UNSUPERVISED SWIMMING

Sailing school member of the FFV. Pedalos, canoe kayak, fishing, rowing and electric boat, "cataminus", 4-seater sailboats, privileged site for bird watching, hiking and cycling trails.

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Cathar Pyrenees

Located to the east of Ariège, on the border of the Aude, this territory, labeled "Country of Art and History", revolves around [...]

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