Peaks of the Astazou

Pyrenees Guide to the 3000 m

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 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.