Balaitus

Pyrenees Guide to the 3000 m

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 Height: 3144m

Situation:

Aragonese and French Pyrenees, at the head of the Tena valleys and between the Departments of the Hautes-Pyrénées and the Atlantic Pyrenees.

When to go:

From mid-June to the beginning of October.

Difficulties of the route:

Medium difficulty. There are two classic ascents, both of which are difficult: the Latour Gap route and the ascent of the Gran Diagonal.

Complicated sections:

- Complicated and aerial Latour Gap, especially in snow; without snow, watch out for loose stones.
- The ascent along the Gran Diagonal also requires climbing.

Recommended equipment:

- Appropriate boots.
- Stringing material.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
– Ice axe and crampons in winter and off-season conditions may be necessary.