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Main views of Lac de Oô and its waterfall.

The highest peak in the Pyrenees mountaineering region.

The highest peak in the Pyrenees and the one everyone wants to climb. Its demands are more physical than technical, with the exception of the Mahoma Pass, not suitable for those with vertigo, and the Aneto Glacier, which is recommended to avoid in the middle of summer when the hard centuries-old ice is exposed and landslides increase due to melting. At the top you will find a gigantic metal cross, a statue of the Virgen del Pilar and a small bust of San Marsial, patron saint of Benasque. Each of them installed by different groups that want to make their own a piece of this colossus that, although it is difficult to believe, went unnoticed for centuries in the shadow of the apparently more prominent Tuca de la Maladeta (from the Occitan "Mall Hita", the 'high peak').

This lake located at 2339 m altitude is undoubtedly one of the most visited in the Benasque valley, due to its proximity to Llanos del Hospital. All Aragonese lakes are protected as they are included in the Inventory of Singular Wetlands, so any activity that could modify the quality of their waters is prohibited. While bathing is not specifically mentioned, it is understood that bathing with chemicals on the skin such as sunscreen, deodorants, perfumes or creams is negatively affecting the quality of the water, so it cannot be done. You can read the protection decree and the list of wetlands included here: aragon.es/-/humedales-de-aragon

Beautiful turquoise blue reservoir in the middle of the Pyrenees

Lake Sausset a few meters after Espingo is the most magnificent of the 3 lakes

Lake Oô is a must-see in the Pyrenees. Perched at an altitude of 1,507 meters, this artificial expanse is located on an ancient glacial lake. Its emblematic 275 meter waterfall also contributes to the reputation of this remarkable natural site.

Lac d'Oô is a must in the Pyrenees. Perched at 1,507 meters above sea level, this artificial expanse is located on an old glacial lake. Its emblematic waterfall of 275 meters also contributes to the fame of this remarkable natural site.