Arriel

Arriel from Dero cuello / Photo: Fidelmendia (Flickr)
Arriel from Dero cuello / Photo: Fidelmendia (Flickr)

 Height: 2824m


Situation:

Aragonese and French Pyrenees, head of the valleys of Sallent and Artouste.


When to go:

From mid-June to the end of October.


Difficulties of the route:

Pay attention to some of the existing passes in its final stretch (IIº).


Complicated sections:

- Orteig Pass on the French west side.
- Snow at the beginning of the season that makes it difficult for IIº to pass.


Recommended equipment:

- Waterproof boots and walking stick(s).
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
Ice axe and crampons in winter conditions