Photos from Catalonia : the Val d'Aran

Although it is part of Catalonia, the name Val d'Aran is Aranese (the standardized form of the Gascon variety of the Occitan language). 'Val d'Aran' itself is a pleonasm, as it means Valley of the Valley (val in Gascon and aran from Basque haran). The Basque language was spoken here until the 12-13th century. Geographically, the valley belongs to the Garonne water system, which flows through the valley after rising on the slopes of nearby Pic Aneto. The valley is known for the beauty of its villages and its nature, like the Lakes of Colomers.

Flowery balcony and church in Aubert

Mountain scenery near Bahns de Tredos (start of path to Colomers Refuge)

Mountain flower : dianthus (maiden pink)

Mountain stream, green meadow, pine trees

Aconitum Napellus

Pine trees in a meadow, near Bahns de Tredos

Estanh Dera Lossa

Gentian in bloom

Estany-mort

Estany Garguilhs de Jos

Salardu

Maladetta massif and Pic d'Anetto seen from Salardu

Iglesia de Santa Eularia (Unha)

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