High mountain water

Mountain lakes of the Benasque Valley

Ibones are lakes of glacial origin. Many lie within the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park, where swimming and camping are regulated.

The deepest ibón in the Pyrenees, in a severe granite cirque beneath the walls of the Maladeta.

A sheet of water surrounded by mountain pine and fir, one of the valley's best-known views.

A small ibón tucked among fir trees, with exceptional reflections when there is no wind.

A high-mountain ibón amid pastureland, next to the Puerto de la Glera pass.

A group of small ibones in a little-visited cirque of the Remuñe valley.

Ibones arranged in steps above La Besurta, with direct views of the massif.

An ibón in the Coronas valley, on the southern ascent route to the Aneto.

A high ibón on the route to the Posets from the Refugio Ángel Orús.