Lac d’Orédon & Lac de Cap-de-Long | Exploring the High Pyrenees | Endless Mountains

Join me on a breathtaking journey through the French Pyrenees, as we explore two of its most iconic high-altitude lakes: Lac d’Orédon and Lac de Cap-de-Long. We begin our ascent from the valleys, climbing into rugged granite peaks, alpine meadows, and endless blue skies. At 1,850 meters, Lac d’Orédon welcomes us with its calm waters, pine forests, and grazing sheep. Then, the road leads higher to Lac de Cap-de-Long, an immense reservoir held at 2,161 meters by one of the tallest dams in the Pyrenees. Along the way, we discover: 🌲 The wild beauty of the Pyrenean mountains 🐏 Pastoral life and animals living in semi-freedom 🦅 Wildlife such as marmots, chamois, and birds of prey 🥾 Hiking routes and summer activities ❄️ The alpine environment shaped by snow and ice This video is part of the Endless Mountains Miniseries by Dan Paul, uncovering the hidden gems and timeless spirit of Europe’s great ranges. If you enjoy the journey, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and click the bell to follow along as we explore more mountain landscapes. Lac de Cap-de-Long Lac d’Orédon French Pyrenees lakes Endless Mountains Dan Paul Pyrenees hiking Cap de Long documentary Travel French mountains Alpine lakes France Pyrenees nature wildlife Mountain documentary Pyrenees, French Pyrenees, Endless Mountains, Dan Paul, Lac d’Orédon, Lac de Cap-de-Long, Cap de Long dam, mountains documentary, hiking Pyrenees, wild Pyrenees, travel France, mountain lakes France, alpine lakes, French mountains, Pyrenees travel guide, adventure travel Pyrenees, Occitanie France