Pic d' Escobes

Pyrenees Guide to the 3000 m

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 Altitude: 2781m

Situation:

French and Andorran Pyrenees, in the Incles valley.

When to go:

From the beginning of June to the end of October.

Difficulties of the route:

Medium-low difficulty. About 3h 15min. ascent from the Font del Travenc picnic area.

Complicated sections:

- Past Port d'Alba there is a canal, dangerous if the grass is wet.
- At the foot of the final cone the climbing starts, but only grade I.

Recommended equipment:

- Waterproof boots, gaiters and walking stick.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
– Ice axe and crampons in winter conditions