CVCEPHOTO 2026 Mountain Activity Photo Contest
CVCEPHOTO 2026 Mountain Activity Photo Contest is now open for entries!
The CVCEPHOTO 2026 International Mountain Activity Photo Contest, recently opened for entries is an established global photography competition dedicated to mountain environments and non-motorized outdoor sports.
Short description
The CVCEPHOTO 2026 International Mountain Activity Photo Contest is an established global photography competition dedicated to mountain environments and non-motorized outdoor sports. Now in its 12th edition, the contest is organized by Club Vasco de Camping Elkartea , a historic mountaineering club based in Donostia–San Sebastián, Spain.
CVCEPHOTO aims to celebrate mountain culture through photography, highlighting the relationship between people, sport, and high-altitude landscapes while promoting artistic excellence and respect for nature within the international photography community.
The contest focuses on a single category, “Mountain Activity,” which includes any image related to sport activities (non-motorized) that take place on mountains. Eligible subjects range from alpinism, rock climbing, ski touring, and trekking to speleology and paragliding, with an emphasis on authenticity, sporting value, and visual impact.
Each participant may submit a maximum of 3 photographs of non-motorized mountain activities and all images must be minimally edited, preserving the integrity of the original scene.
Participants must warrant that the submitted photographs are an original work created solely by the entrant.
By prioritizing originality, technical quality, and ethical standards, CVCEPHOTO positions itself as a reference point for serious mountain and adventure photography.
Shortlisted and awarded photographs are featured in exhibitions, official online releases, and partner channels connected to mountain sports and adventure culture, including film festivals and media organizations.
Through these initiatives, the contest not only rewards outstanding photographers but also contributes to the dissemination of mountain values, outdoor sports heritage, and contemporary visual narratives linked to life in the mountains.
The members of the jury will be photographers with recognized prestige in mountain photography and/or persons related to mountains. The jury will evaluate the works according to: composition, technique, shot opportunity and originality. The Jury will take into consideration the sporting value of the activity.
Submission requirements:
➜ Works must be submitted in JPEG format, and must be at least 1,600 pixels wide, converted to sRGB color space with the profile being embedded in the file. All digital images must be 2 megabytes or smaller. Works must not include frames or footers.
➜ RAW digital format of the submitted images must be available.
Who may enter?
This competition is open to participants of all nationalities and levels (amateur or professional).
Prize:
Prizes for the 2026 edition include a first prize of €1,500 and an exclusive trophy designed by Iñigo Arístegui, a BBK Mendi Film Bilbao-Bizkaia Poster Prize of €800 with an official poster, an EITB Prize of €800, and a Special Jury Prize of €500, offering both cash awards and recognition in the international mountain photography community.
Entry fees:
There is no entry fee to participate!
