Long de Liat Lake Lake
High mountain lake in Catalan Pyrenees
An alpine lake in Catalonia's Pyrenees; hikers, trout anglers and mountain photographers visit for high-mountain trails and clear-water shores.
Long de Liat Lake at a Glance#
Address: Catalonia (Pyrenean foothills), Spain
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free
About Long de Liat Lake#
Long de Liat Lake is a mountain lake in Catalonia, Spain, located in the Pyrenean region of the province of Lleida. The lake lies amid alpine terrain typical of the Catalan Pyrenees with nearby trails and seasonal access.
The site is used for hiking and nature observation in summer months and may be frozen in winter at higher elevations. Local paths and mountain huts in the wider area provide access for visitors familiar with mountain travel.
Geographically the lake sits in north-eastern Spain within Catalonia’s mountainous interior, reachable from regional roads and trailheads in the surrounding Pyrenean valleys.
How to Get to Long de Liat Lake#
Reachable by road to local trailheads in the Catalan Pyrenees; use GR long-distance trail maps and local signage for exact approaches from nearby towns.
Tips for Visiting Long de Liat Lake#
- The lake sits within Catalan mountain country-use local trail maps and look for marked mountain footpaths (GR routes).
- Late spring snowmelt can leave trails muddy-sturdy footwear recommended.
- Check local weather and mountain refuges if intending a longer hike into the Pyrenean foothills.
Best Time to Visit Long de Liat Lake#
Long de Liat Lake is a mountain lake in the Catalan Pyrenees foothills-visited by hikers and local outdoor enthusiasts.
Weather & Climate near Long de Liat Lake#
Long de Liat Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1416 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -2° | -13° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 6.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -1° | -12° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 7.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 2° | -9° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 6.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -5° - 3° | -6° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 6.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.2h |
| May | Acceptable | -1° - 9° | -1° | 148 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 5.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 2° - 14° | 6° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 5.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Very Good | 6° - 20° | 13° | 75 mm | some cloud | 67% | 5.4 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| August | Very Good | 6° - 20° | 13° | 87 mm | some cloud | 65% | 5.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Good | 3° - 16° | 6° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 5.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 4° | 136 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 6.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 3° | -7° | 152 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 6.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Poor | -7° - 0° | -11° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 6.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |