The Top 17 Lakes in Cantal
Looking to visit the best lakes in Cantal? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Cantal’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 3, 2025
This very beautiful road offers you both splendid views of the Monts du Cantal. You also get beautiful views of Lac de Jolan or the nearby Jolan and Gazelle peat bogs nature reserve.
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Unobstructed view of Lake Lastouille, which is very popular for swimming and fishing. It is entirely bordered by forests and summer pastures and is one of the largest water reservoirs …
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Lac du Tact is an artificial lake that flows into Lac de la Crégut via a weir.
It is part of a whole system of reservoirs that supply water to …
It is part of a whole system of reservoirs that supply water to …
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The ornithological observatory of Lac du Pêcher is the ideal place to forget about the fauna and thus observe the birds frequenting this site classified as a Sensitive Natural Area.
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The three large lakes, along with all the small lakes, impress with their location and the landscape that surrounds them. For a travel eagle a little paradise. Steady, but easy climbs are the price, but you like to pay.
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Located at an altitude of around 1,100m, in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Park, the Lascourt pond offers, weather permitting, a magnificent view of the surrounding puys.
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View of the lake with shaded picnic tables. Ideal for a lunch break!
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Himalayan footbridge of 124 meters, which crosses the Lake of St Etienne Cantalès to connect the beaches of Espinet and Rénac.
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Pretty lake located between the Roche and Sartre waterfalls. It also offers a lovely panorama of the Puy Mary.
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This artificial reserve for snow cannons in winter offers beautiful views of the Plomb du Cantal, the Arpon du Diable and the Puy Brunet.
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