Chinebral de Gamueta (2,329m) from Linza.
From the Linza refugelocated in the Western Valleys Natural ParkIn the Aragonese Pyrenees, in the Aragonese Pyrenees, there are a good number of excursions ideal for beginners in the Pyrenean two-thousanders. Among them, one of the most accessible is this one, the Chinebral de Gamueta.
The outward and return route along the same path, passing through Paso del Caballo and Paso del Oso, is perfect for a first contact with the Pyrenees. For the descent, however, a more difficult alternative is proposed, somewhat longer and with some stretches over rocks and off-trail.
The Chinebral de Gamueta (2.329m) has two clearly differentiated slopes, the western slope, which is characterised by an elongated hill, then ridge, which separates the Petrechema and Gamueta ravines; and the eastern slope, towards which there is a rocky barrier with no weaknesses.
The meaning of Chinebral de Gamueta seems to be associated with the presence of two plant species, junipers (chinebros) and gamones (asfódelos).
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Route summary:
Circular route, with no major complications, which can be done in half a day if you leave early. For the ascent, we follow the usual route from the Linza refuge, passing through Paso del Caballo, Paso del Oso and the crest of the ridge, then the crest, to Chinebral de Gamueta (2,329m). For the descent, however, we will go down towards the Gamueta pass, through complicated terrain and without a path in some parts to continue through the Foyas de Gamueta, the Plana de Diego and return to Linza via the Paso del Caballo.
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How to get there:
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The most common way to get to the Linza refuge is from the Pamplona-Jaca motorway.
If you come from Pamplonathe reference point is IsabaWe reach it via the NA-137, either via Lumbier and the Puerto de las Coronas, or further on via Sigües and Salvatierra de Esca. Shortly after passing Isaba (4kms), a road on the right-hand side indicates the junction to Ansó and Zuriza (12kms). At Zuriza The road to Ansó joins the road to Ansó, which, if we continue on the left, will take us to the Linza refuge in 5 kilometres. In total 19kms from Isaba or 115kms from Pamplona..
If you come from Jacathe reference point is AnsóWe can get there from Puente la Reina de Jaca on the A-176, or from Berdún on the A-1602. After Ansó the road narrows and you have to go slowly. Once in ZurizaThe route then links up with the other itinerary that we continue on to Linza. In total 19kms from Ansó or 74kms from Jaca..
Technical sheet:
Distance: 12,9kms.
Cumulative difference in altitude: 1.100m.
Timetable: about 5.5 to 6 hours. Walking time non-stop: 5h15min.
Water: At the end of the descent there is a stream but no fountain.
Difficulty: The ascent is easy, ideal for beginners in the Pyrenees. The descent, on the other hand, is somewhat more complicated, with practically no path and on unstable rocks up to the vicinity of the Gamueta pass.
Itinerary:
The first part of this route is common to that of the Acherito.
(0h00min; 0,0kms) Map of the House / Linza Hut (1.340m). Starting at the end of the car park, we will head towards Paso del Caballo, the gap that can be seen to the south.. To do this, descend along a path until you reach a small bridge where you cross the stream and continue ascending to the right. The path, marked in green and yellow (Senda Camille), steepens at the end of the path to gain between the rocks of the...
(0h15min; 0,7kms) Caballo Pass (1.427m).
Shortly after crossing the gap, we leave the Senda Camille that descends towards the Gamueta forest (return route). We continue to the left (a sign indicates Chinebral and Plana de Diego), passing under the rocky outcrop, along a path that ascends through the beech forest.
(0h50min; 2,2kms) Paso del Oso (1.609m). Next to the pass, on the lower right hand side, there is a small metal shelter that can be used in case of bad weather.
Continuing along the crest runs the path to Acherito, and straight ahead on the right slope, the path to Chinebral de Gamueta. The path steepens at times until it reaches the grassy summit ridge, where the slope decreases.
We walk along the ridge following the traces of the path until we reach a sort of foreground before a gap, from which it narrows to form a beautiful ridge that leads us to the summit.
(2h30min; 5,2kms) Chinebral de Gamueta (2.329m).
To descend to the Plana de Diego and the Foyas de Gamueta, one alternative is to go straight down and cross the karst. This is the preferred option for descending on skis when a thick blanket of snow covers all the crevasses. Another option, the one we are describing, consists of approaching the Gamueta pass. To do this, we lose some height and then continue halfway down the slope, crossing a small rocky barrier almost at the end.
It can also be reached by climbing up to the Foya de Gamueta (2,308m) and the Gorreta de los Gabachos Norte (2,270m).
(3h10min; 6,1kms) Below Gamueta pass (2.136m). Although the path is not marked at the beginning, it appears on the left bank as soon as you cross the initial rocky area. It is also possible to go down to the right and cross to the left below.
The path descends clearly towards the Foyas de Gamueta, where we come across the yellow and green signs for the Senda Camille.
Further down, in the Plana de Diego, we find a small refuge that we leave on the upper left hand side.
(4h10min; 8,9kms) Plana de Diego Hut (1.619m). The path is clear and after a while the first trees appear. Almost at the end of the valley, when you can already sense the proximity of the road between Zuriza and Linza, the green and yellow waymarks turn to the right to reach the...
(5h00min; 12,2kms) Paso del Caballo (1.427m). Following the same route as at the beginning of the day, we return to the starting point.
(5h15min; 12,9kms) Linza Hut (1.340m).
Maps / Books:
- Editorial: Editorial Alpina, S.L
- Scale: 1:25.000
- ISBN-10 : 8480908319
- ISBN-13 : 978-8480908313
- Publication: 2020
The valleys of Ansó, Hecho, Aragües and Aísa.
- Editorial: The Rambler
- Language: Spanish
- No. of pages: 222
- ISBN-10 : 8495368498
- ISBN-13 : 978-8495368492
- Publication: 2009
- Editorial: Sua edizioak
- Language: Spanish
- No. of pages: 480
- ISBN-10 : 8482165607
- ISBN-13 : 978-8482165608
- Publication: 2016
- Editorial: Ediciones Desnivel S.L
- Language: English
- No. of pages: 92
- Publication: November 2007
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