Anie (2,504m), Arlas (2,044m), Castetné (2,342m) and Añelarra (2,357m), from the Piedra de San Martín.
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Anie (2,504m), Arlas (2,044m), Castetné (2,342m) and Añelarra (2,357m), from the Piedra de San Martín.

The peak of Anie/Auñamendi is the highest mountain in the Larra massif and the first to surpass the 2,500m barrier from the Atlantic Ocean. A sacred mountain in Basque mythology, it is located in French territory (Bearn), very close to Navarre and near the Table of the Three Kings...

Creative photography for travel and outdoors

No matter where you go or what camera you use, it's in your hands to capture your experience, your moment, and to seize or create photographic opportunities. We're going to introduce you to some concepts, go over some practical tips and, of course, present you with some inspiring images that will make you think about both your role as a "capturer of moments" and your next trip or adventure.

Peak of Anayet from the Ibones of the same name // Photo by @MontanasAqueras

Ibones de Anayet

The Anayet lakes are a magical place. Just think what the wall in front of them looks like: the Pico del Anayet. The Anayet Peak is one of the classics of the Pyrenees. Like its neighbour Midi D'Ossau, it owes its origin to volcanic phenomena.

Bierge waterfall / Photo: Qllach [CC-BY-SA-3.0].

The best natural pools in the Pyrenees

Now that the heat is getting hotter, it is a good idea to get to know the natural jewels that the Pyrenees have to offer for a good dip. Let's take a look at some of the natural pools in the Aragonese Pyrenees. There is something for everyone: for those who want to contemplate the marvellous views, for those who prefer to spend a quiet day with the family and, of course, for those who are looking for thrills and spills.

Baztan with children. Xorroxin Waterfall / Photo: Cristina CQ (Flickr)

Baztan with children

Baztán has been blessed geographically with features that will delight young and old alike. Visiting mountains, discovering rivers, discovering caves and letting your imagination run wild in the open air are some of the light activities you can do with children in this Navarrese territory bordering France.

Font l'Adou / Photo: Herodotptlomeu [CC BY-SA] Wikimedia Commons

Font l'adou (Bagà)

The source of the Bastareny river is in the municipality of Gisclareny, at the Fonts de l'Adou, which are located at an altitude of 1,077 metres. They are located six kilometres from the village of Bagà, in Alt Berguedà, and it is a fairly simple excursion from the forest track that starts at the Pont de Sant Joan bridge.