Organizer Information: CVCEPHOTO is an international photography contest organized by the Club Vasco de Camping Elkartea, a historic mountaineering club based in San Sebastián (Donostia), Spain. The organization aims to promote mountain activities through photography, serving as a meeting point for artists who share a passion for nature, adventure, and the mountains. Their goal is to recognize the beauty and value of sporting activities that take place in these natural environments.

Title & Description: The 2026 edition of CVCEPHOTO invites photographers from around the world to submit works centered on the theme of "Mountain Activity." This contest is unique because it specifically focuses on non-motorized sporting activities. The jury looks for images that capture the action, endurance, and spirit of sports such as alpinism, climbing, skiing, trekking, speleology, and paragliding. The competition is not just about landscape; it is about the human element interacting with the mountain. Participants should aim to submit dynamic images that reflect the intensity and beauty of these sports.

Category: Photography (Action/Sports/Nature).

Eligibility: The competition is open to anyone—amateur or professional photographers from any country are welcome to participate.

  • Submission Limit: Each participant may submit a maximum of 3 photographs.

  • Content: Images must be related to non-motorized mountain sports.

Program Benefits & Awards: The contest offers significant cash prizes and exposure:

  • 1st Prize: 1,500 € + an exclusive trophy created by artist Iñigo Arístegui.

  • BBK Mendi Film Bilbao-Bizkaia Poster Prize: 800 € + the image will be used as the official poster for the BBK Mendi Film Festival.

  • EITB Prize: 800 € (Awarded by the Basque Radio and Television group).

  • Special Jury Prize: 500 €.

  • Selected works are often featured in an exhibition and a high-quality catalog produced by the club.

Application Fee: Free to enter.

Application Requirements: Entries must be submitted digitally via the online entry form.

  • Format: JPEG files.

  • Editing: Only moderate adjustments (color, contrast, cropping) are allowed. The organization may request RAW files to verify the authenticity of the image and ensure no excessive manipulation or AI generation was used.

How to Apply? Photographers must register and upload their images through the official entry form available on the CVCEPHOTO website linked below.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: 31 March 2026.

Location: San Sebastián, Spain (Organization HQ); submissions are Online.

Additional Details: A key criterion for the jury is the "sporting value" of the activity depicted. The image should respect the environment and reflect the ethics of mountaineering.

Website: Official Rules & Entry Form