Ascent of Posets
It is normal to spend the night in the Ángel Orús refuge and start the ascent from there.
- Altitude: 3378m
- Unevenness: 1,223 m ascent and 1,811 m descent.
- Time invested: 3.20 hours uphill and 3.50 hours downhill, not counting stops.
- Situation: Aragonese Pyrenees, between the valleys of Chistaú and Benasque.
- When to go: From mid-June to mid-October.
- Difficulties of the route: Medium-high. Long and steep ascent in the high mountains. Possible snowy sections, especially on the northern ascent from the Estós valley.
- Complicated sections: The snowfield in the corridor of the ascent on the northern slope: it is necessary to adapt to the state of the snow and ice, which fluctuates with the weather.
The route
After passing Eriste in the direction of Benasque we take a turning to the left, just before reaching the Eriste hotel. The ascent to Posets (3,371 m) can be done in two stages. On the first day, after reaching the Espigantosa car park (1.560 m) . From there, it starts towards the Angel Orús shelter (2,148 m), a walk of approximately one and a half hours (with a difference in altitude of 588 m). The following day, we set off from the refuge towards Posets peak (3,371 m). The descent is made directly to the Espigantosa car park.
Recommended equipment
- Waterproof boots.
- Very useful poles, especially for descents.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Belt and rope for the aforementioned step.
– Ice axe and crampons recommended
