Dactylorhiza maculata: Large and abundant specimens next to the Varradòs

The Dactylorhiza maculata is, without a doubt, one of the most characteristic orchids of the Val d'Aran and the Pyrenees. We found a large number of specimens in excellent flowering condition, many of them quite large. All were located on the banks of the Varradòs River, in the damper areas near the waterfall. Its presence is a clear indicator of the health of the damp meadows and forests in this region.