Bachimala

Pyrenees Guide to the 3000 m

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 Height: 3177m

Situation:

Aragonese and French Pyrenees, at the head of the Chistau valleys and the Hautes-Pyrénées Department.

When to go:

From mid-June to the beginning of October. Classic route for ski touring in winter.

Difficulties of the route:

Medium-low difficulty, at least on the Viadós slope. Up to 4h45 of ascent.

Complicated sections:

- Quite an aerial ridge just before the summit.

Recommended equipment:

- Appropriate boots.
- Carry sufficient water reserves.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
– Ice axe and crampons in winter conditions