Pic d' Escobes

Pic d'Escobes / Photo: Jalturgell (Wikimedia commons)
Pic d'Escobes / Photo: Jalturgell (Wikimedia commons)

 Altitude: 2781m


Situation:

French and Andorran Pyrenees, in the Incles valley.


When to go:

From the beginning of June to the end of October.


Difficulties of the route:

Medium-low difficulty. About 3h 15min. ascent from the Font del Travenc picnic area.


Complicated sections:

- Past Port d'Alba there is a canal, dangerous if the grass is wet.
- At the foot of the final cone the climbing starts, but only grade I.


Recommended equipment:

- Waterproof boots, gaiters and walking stick.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
Ice axe and crampons in winter conditions