Pic d' Escobes
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
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