Peaks of the Astazou
Astazou peaks / Photo: Brigitte Djajasasmita (Flickr)
Height: 3071m
Situation:
Aragonese and French Pyrenees, head of the Ordesa and Gavarnie Valleys.
When to go:
From the end of June to mid-October.
Difficulties of the route:
Without being difficult, this peak is demanding, requires a good physical preparation and attention on some of the passes between the Western Astazou (first to be climbed since Pineta) and the Great Astazou.
Complicated sections:
- The snow pit before the first of the Astazou.
- Swan's Corridor: short passage exposed more impressive than difficult.
Recommended equipment:
– Ice axe and crampons almost indispensable at the beginning of the season.
- Waterproof boots, and gaiters appreciated.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
