Top 8 Lakes around Seira

Dreamlike mountain lake

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

Currently called Lake Eriste, it has also been known as the Eriste or Linsoles Reservoir. It was built in the 1960s as part of the creation of the Eriste Hydroelectric Power Station, although its function is to collect water from the power station and accumulate it for the Sesué generating station. A pleasant path runs along its left bank with numerous benches and picnic tables where you can make stops.

The Linsoles Reservoir is a small reservoir that is located very close to the town of Eriste, and where the waters of the Ésera river, coming from the Maladeta massif, come from.

The name of these lakes, at an altitude of 2,315 m, is a good example of the richness and linguistic diversity of Aragonese, since in the Benasque valley they are called "Barbarisa" and in the neighboring Chistau valley, "Barbaricia". All the Aragonese lakes are protected by being included in the Inventory of Singular Wetlands, therefore 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, deodorant, perfume, or lotion is negatively affecting water quality, so it cannot be done. You can read the protection decree and the list of wetlands included here: https://www.aragon.es/-/humedales-de-aragon

The name of these lakes, at an altitude of 2,315 m, is a good example of the richness and linguistic diversity of Aragonese, since in the Benasque Valley they are called "Barbarisa" and in the neighboring Chistau Valley, "Barbaricia". . All the 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 sunscreens, 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: boa.aragon.es/cgi-bin/EBOA/BRSCGI?CMD=VEROBJ&MLKOB=558856590404

The Linsoles (or Eriste) Reservoir was built in the 1960s to collect the water channeled through the mountain to power the Eriste hydroelectric power station. It is one of the 3 reservoirs of the Ésera river in the Benasque valley.