Tuca de Llardaneta
Height: 3311m
Situation:
Aragonese Pyrenees, between the valleys of Chistaú and Benasque.
When to go:
From mid-June to mid-October.
Difficulties of the route:
- Long and steep ascent in the high mountains. Possible snowy sections, especially on the northern ascent route.
Complicated sections:
- It is normal to spend the night in the Ángel Orús refuge and start the ascent from there.
- The snowfield in the corridor of the ascent on the northern slope: it is necessary to adapt to the state of the snow and ice, which fluctuates with the weather.
Recommended equipment:
– Ice axe and crampons recommended.
- Waterproof shoes, and gaiters appreciated.
- Very useful walking sticks.
- Belt and rope for the aforementioned step.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
