Bachimala

Bachimala / Photo: J. Gallán (Flickr)
Bachimala / Photo: J. Gallán (Flickr)

 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