View on Ossau summit from Ayous lake, France

Julien CHIQUET

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France View on Ossau summit from Ayous lake

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Ossau summit is an iconic mountain of the french Pyrenees. Ayous lake is the best place to make pictures of this moutain.

Photography Tips

Bring tripod and filters if you like it. Best season is summer, at sunrise or sunset.
Visit the surroundings of Ayous refuge before sunset to choose your spot. You can shoot from the refuge, from the banks of the lake, or from the river down the refuge.

Travel Information

Come by car, and park near the Bious Artigues lake. Then walk 2 hours until you reach the Ayous refuge. You should definitely sleep here to enjoy sunrise or sunset. You may bring your tent to sleep near the lake. Many walks are possible from the refuge.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Sunset in summer

Sunrise & Sunset 07:40 - 17:50 | current local time: 07:58

Photo Themes Lake Mountain reflection rocks Water Reflections

Locations Europe Pyrenees Pyrénées atlantiques nouvelle aquitaine

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