Puig del Balandrau

Puig del Balandrau in Ripollès / Photo: Ecfont (Flickr)
Puig del Balandrau in Ripollès / Photo: Ecfont (Flickr)

 Altitude: 2575m


Situation:

Geronese Pyrenees, near the peak of Puigmal.


When to go:

From the beginning of June to mid-October.


Difficulties of the route:

Easy but long ascent, up to 5 hours of ascent from the Font Freda rest area near Tregura.


Complicated sections:

- They have not been described, just beware of the strong winds that always blow in this area.


Recommended equipment:

- suitable boots and walking sticks.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
Ice axe and crampons in winter conditions