Top 9 Lakes around Tella-Sin

An open-sided refuge in very good condition for its altitude and geographical location. It has two areas: a dining and fireplace area with two large tables, and a bunk bed area. It is located in the Tucarroya Gap, on the border divide, north of Marboré Lake. The access channel can be difficult until well into the season due to the ice (45°C). The refuge is located in the Pyrenees, between the Spanish and French borders.

Despite being relatively easy to access, this beautiful lake located at 2300 m altitude is not one of the most visited in the Pyrenees. However, it stands out for being located in a very clear glacial cirque, with an almost perfect overexcavation basin. All Aragonese lakes are protected as they are included in the Inventory of Singular Wetlands, so any activity that could modify the quality of their waters is prohibited. While bathing is not specifically mentioned, it is understood that bathing with chemicals on the skin such as sunscreen, deodorants, perfumes or creams is negatively affecting the quality of the water, so it cannot be done. You can read the protection decree and the list of wetlands included here: aragon.es/-/humedales-de-aragon

Despite being relatively easy to access, this beautiful lake located at 2300 m altitude is not one of the most visited in the Pyrenees. However, it stands out for being located in a very clear glacial cirque, with an almost perfect overexcavation basin. All Aragonese lakes are protected as they are included in the Inventory of Singular Wetlands, so any activity that could modify the quality of their waters is prohibited. While bathing is not specifically mentioned, it is understood that bathing with chemicals on the skin such as sunscreen, deodorants, perfumes or creams is negatively affecting the quality of the water, so it cannot be done. You can read the protection decree and the list of wetlands included here: aragon.es/-/humedales-de-aragon

The Lac Glacé du Marboré is located at 2,590 meters in the Ordesa and Mont Perdu National Park. The lake owes its origin to a glacier that extended over the entire slope from the Astazou pass. In the heart of a mineral universe, this lake is at the foot of the mythical peaks of Mont Perdu, Cylindre du Marboré and Marboré, all of which culminate at more than 3,000 meters.

Refugee is really unique by his position, and remarkable views of the lake. Acces is steep, bit harder and have to be careful, but not impossible. It having: 12 beds, blankets, one sleeping bag, extra mat, lot of log's, fire place, 2 saw and 2 axe, it is 8 euro per person a day, what i was more then happy to pay, as something as that should be supported, after all it costs just to bring all those logs all the way up there. Plus there are lighters, bits of candles, some meals, and so on. Basically everything you may need to survive even the worse of the worse mountain conditions. Everyone is welcome, just drop by. No reservations needed. Don't listen to fake information, simply you can email them: clubalpin.lourdes@wanadoo.fr , they answer in a day confirming what I just said here. But what i can say, well done guy's you made it really well.

The ibón de Plan is popularly known as "Basa de la Mora" due to the local legend that tells how a Moorish princess came to this place fleeing the conflicts between Moors and Christians. The princess was lost and her spirit was trapped in the lake forever. Tradition has it that early in the morning of San Chuan (San Juan) those with a pure heart who wash their faces with the waters of the ibón can see the silhouette of the princess dancing with jewels and snakes. This myth is so ingrained in the popular culture of the Chistau valley that there is a saying that is still passed down from generation to generation that goes like this: "If ye que i puyas bela maitinada de San Chuan ta ibón and you don't bieses it, you will have to think about laba-te l'anima… it's only clean güellos, they can see the Moorish princess of the summits".

Starting point for the last stretch of ascent to Monte Perdido, the spittoon

The Ibón (mountain lake) Helado de Monte Perdido is located between the summits of Cilindro and Monte Perdido. It is the lake that is at the highest altitude in the Pyrenees, at almost 3000 meters. Being a lake of glacial origin, for a long time it was not known where the water drained to. The use of fluorescein, an orange-colored organic dye, revealed that the water traveled to the great Gavarnie waterfall through two kilometers of underground tunnels.