Pica d'Estats

Pyrenees Guide to the 3000 m

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 Height: 3143m

Situation:

Catalan and French Pyrenees, head of the Ferrera Valleys and the French Department of Ariége.

When to go:

From the beginning of June to mid-October.

Difficulties of the route:

Without being difficult, this peak is demanding and requires good physical preparation.

Complicated sections:

- They have not been described, at least not along their usual routes.

Recommended equipment:

- Waterproof shoes, and gaiters appreciated.
- Sticks can be very useful for walking.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Ice axe and crampons in winter conditions