Pyrénées Nature Photography Festival
The major event for naturalist photography and film in the Pyrenees
About Nature Image Festival Cauterets
Pyrénées Nature Photography Festival: Nature sublime in Cauterets
Every end of September, the spa town of Cauterets, at the gates of the National Park of the Pyrenees, hosts the Pyrénées Nature Photography Festival. Since 2015, this festival has become the major event for nature photography and naturalist film in the southwest of France.
A rich and varied program
The festival offers a dense program over three days: photographic exhibitions indoors and outdoors (17 exhibitions during the 11th edition), screenings of naturalist documentaries (14 films), conferences led by nature specialists, guided nature outings in the National Park of the Pyrenees, photo workshops, and creative workshops.
Prestigious partners
The festival is organized by Pyrénées Magazine in partnership with the French Office for Biodiversity and the National Park of the Pyrenees. This partnership guarantees the scientific and artistic quality of the program and anchors the festival in an approach to raising awareness about biodiversity conservation.
Cauterets: an exceptional natural setting
The choice of Cauterets as the festival location is no accident. This spa and ski resort, nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees at an altitude of 932 meters, is the gateway to the National Park of the Pyrenees and offers an exceptional natural setting to celebrate the beauty of nature.
Nature Image Festival Cauterets — edition 2026
12th edition - From September 25 to 27, 2026
The Pyrenean Nature Image Festival returns to Cauterets for its 12th edition, from September 25 to 27, 2026, at the gates of the Pyrenees National Park. After an 11th edition that gathered nearly 9,000 visitors, this event for nature, photography, and naturalist film lovers is once again set in the heart of the resort.
On the program
This edition features 14 photographic exhibitions celebrating the beauty but also the fragility of the Pyrenean natural environments, accompanied by about ten screenings of naturalist films focused on local issues. Among the announced films: Le cœur de la montagne, by Jérémy Cazes and Patrice Abeille, dedicated to the fauna of the Pyrenees, and Vivre avec l'ours, by Sandrine Mörch, which looks back at 30 years of bear reintroduction in the massif.
Throughout the weekend, the public can enjoy numerous activities: conferences led by photographers, nature outings and photo hikes, aperitifs with photographers, nature village, workshops and activities accessible to all. Friday is particularly dedicated to welcoming school groups.
Applications
Applications were open until February 14, 2026 for photographers and until February 15, 2026 for filmmakers.
Highlights Nature Image Festival Cauterets 2026
- 12th edition, from September 25 to 27, 2026 in Cauterets
- 14 photographic exhibitions on Pyrenean nature
- About ten screenings of naturalist films
- Announced films: Le cœur de la montagne and Vivre avec l'ours (30 years of bear reintroduction)
- Conferences, nature outings, photo hikes, nature village, and aperitifs with photographers
- Friday dedicated to school groups
Prices Nature Image Festival Cauterets 2026
Practical information — Nature Image Festival Cauterets
Practical Information
Location
Cauterets (65110), Hautes-Pyrénées. Indoor and outdoor exhibitions in the town center.
Prices
- Exhibitions: €5 (free for under 16s)
- Films: €6 per screening
Applications
Photographers and filmmakers can submit their applications before mid-February each year.
Contact
- Photos: [email protected]
- Films: [email protected]
- Website: www.image-nature-montagne.com
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