Big Facha

Pyrenees Guide to the 3000 m

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 Altitude: 3005m

Situation:

Aragonese and French Pyrenees, head of the Panticosa, Sallent and Marcadau Valleys.

When to go:

From the beginning of June to the end of October.

Difficulties of the route:

Long hike, more than four hours, which requires good physical preparation.

Complicated sections:

- Final edge a little overhead, but not complicated.

Recommended equipment:

- Waterproof shoes, and gaiters appreciated.
- Very useful walking sticks.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen, especially on the descent.
– Ice axe and crampons in winter conditions