Viehla
After Girona, we drove to Viehla in the Aran valley area, just before the border with France in the Northeast of Spain. It’s a beautiful mountain town, surrounded by mountains. We did our normal touristy wandering, and also fit in two long hikes. One, starting from in town, was a lot more elevation than we thought we were signing up for, but gave us some nice views of the valley and a few of the nearby towns. The second was very intentional, heading up to walk the circle of 7 lakes. It’s about a 4 mile hike with lots of ups and downs, but we managed to add 6 miles to that by starting at a parking lot lower down the mountain.
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![viehla-01](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-01-2160.jpg)
viehla-01
Jun 21, 2024
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viehla-02
Jun 21, 2024
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![A fast moving river runs through the middle of Vielha](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-03-2160.jpg)
A fast moving river runs through the middle of Vielha
Jun 21, 2024
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![Narrow streets with mountain-style buildings](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-04-2160.jpg)
Narrow streets with mountain-style buildings
Jun 21, 2024
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![viehla-05](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-05-2160.jpg)
viehla-05
Jun 22, 2024
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![Looking down on Betren once we had some altitude on our hike](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-06-2160.jpg)
Looking down on Betren once we had some altitude on our hike
Jun 22, 2024
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![Stopping to photograph a thistle and catch my breath](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-07-2160.jpg)
Stopping to photograph a thistle and catch my breath
Jun 22, 2024
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![Another view, Viehla, as we continued to climb higher](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-08-2160.jpg)
Another view, Viehla, as we continued to climb higher
Jun 22, 2024
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![The entire valley is ringed with mountains, snow visible on just](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-09-2160.jpg)
The entire valley is ringed with mountains, snow visible on just
Jun 22, 2024
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![Still the first hike, but now looking at Vilac, which is up abov](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-10-2160.jpg)
Still the first hike, but now looking at Vilac, which is up abov
Jun 22, 2024
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![Closer view of Vilac](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-11-2160.jpg)
Closer view of Vilac
Jun 22, 2024
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![Heading back down now, starting to see Vielha ahead](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-12-2160.jpg)
Heading back down now, starting to see Vielha ahead
Jun 22, 2024
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![Wooded path](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-13-2160.jpg)
Wooded path
Jun 22, 2024
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![Tapas at a little place (Vielhito's Bar) in Vielha](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-14-2160.jpg)
Tapas at a little place (Vielhito's Bar) in Vielha
Jun 22, 2024
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![Broad streets in the heart of town](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-15-2160.jpg)
Broad streets in the heart of town
Jun 22, 2024
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![Walking a road towards the trailhead of our second hike](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-16-2160.jpg)
Walking a road towards the trailhead of our second hike
Jun 24, 2024
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![Flowers along the way](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-17-2160.jpg)
Flowers along the way
Jun 24, 2024
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![One of the many trail signs in this region full of hiking trails](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-18-2160.jpg)
One of the many trail signs in this region full of hiking trails
Jun 24, 2024
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![A well-maintained bridge over some wetlands](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-19-2160.jpg)
A well-maintained bridge over some wetlands
Jun 24, 2024
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![Crossing a little stream](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-20-2160.jpg)
Crossing a little stream
Jun 24, 2024
Google Pixel 8 Pro
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ƒ/1.7
![Just turning to start the Circle of 7 lakes hike](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-21-2160.jpg)
Just turning to start the Circle of 7 lakes hike
Jun 24, 2024
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![One of the mountain lakes we'll pass](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-22-2160.jpg)
One of the mountain lakes we'll pass
Jun 24, 2024
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![The hike is through a basin, filled with little lakes and amazin](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-23-2160.jpg)
The hike is through a basin, filled with little lakes and amazin
Jun 24, 2024
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![Another lake on the Circ de Colomers](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-24-2160.jpg)
Another lake on the Circ de Colomers
Jun 24, 2024
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![Passing close by the water gave us this beautiful reflection](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-25-2160.jpg)
Passing close by the water gave us this beautiful reflection
Jun 24, 2024
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![There were multiple trails, but little color stripes let you kno](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-26-2160.jpg)
There were multiple trails, but little color stripes let you kno
Jun 24, 2024
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![Another lake view](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-27-2160.jpg)
Another lake view
Jun 24, 2024
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![Crossing over a fast stream, fellow hikers close behind](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-28-2160.jpg)
Crossing over a fast stream, fellow hikers close behind
Jun 24, 2024
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro back camera 2.23mm f/1.95
ƒ/2
![The stream heading down to another lake](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-29-2160.jpg)
The stream heading down to another lake
Jun 24, 2024
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro back camera 6.9mm f/1.68
ƒ/1.7
![View from the Refugi de Colomers](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-30-2160.jpg)
View from the Refugi de Colomers
Jun 24, 2024
Google Pixel 8 Pro
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ƒ/1.7
![A friend, probably enjoying the salt on my hands](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-31-2160.jpg)
A friend, probably enjoying the salt on my hands
Jun 24, 2024
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro back camera 6.9mm f/1.68
ƒ/1.7
![Wings](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-32-2160.jpg)
Wings
Jun 24, 2024
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro back camera 6.9mm f/1.68
ƒ/1.7
![We had no idea there was food at the Refuge, so we stopped mid-h](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-33-2160.jpg)
We had no idea there was food at the Refuge, so we stopped mid-h
Jun 24, 2024
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro back camera 6.9mm f/1.68
ƒ/1.7
![I love rustic doors](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-34-2160.jpg)
I love rustic doors
Jun 24, 2024
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro back camera 6.9mm f/1.68
ƒ/1.7
![River viewed upstream from the rest of town](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-35-2160.jpg)
River viewed upstream from the rest of town
Jun 24, 2024
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro back camera 6.9mm f/1.68
ƒ/1.7
![Doors!](https://photos.duncanmackenzie.net/images/viehla/viehla-36-2160.jpg)
Doors!
Jun 24, 2024
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro back camera 6.9mm f/1.68
ƒ/1.7
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