Pic d'Ardiden

Pyrenees Guide to the 3000 m

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 Height: 2988m

Situation:

French Pyrenees, in the Gavarnie valley, near the town of Luz-St.Sauveur (Hautes Pyrénées).

When to go:

From the beginning of July to the end of October.

Difficulties of the route:

Low difficulty on its northern slope (Luz Ardiden); but the normal route is the one that starts from the Lutour valleyThe climb takes about 5h30 hours along the SW ridge.

Complicated sections:

- Only the Agudes gap on the Lutour slope, after 4 hours of ascent (IIº).

Recommended equipment:

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