Tuca de Llardaneta

Pyrenees Guide to the 3000 m

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 Height: 3311m

Situation:

Aragonese Pyrenees, between the valleys of Chistaú and Benasque.

When to go:

From mid-June to mid-October.

Difficulties of the route:

- Long and steep ascent in the high mountains. Possible snowy sections, especially on the northern ascent route.

Complicated sections:

- It is normal to spend the night in the Ángel Orús refuge and start the ascent from there.
- 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.

Recommended equipment:

– Ice axe and crampons recommended.
- Waterproof shoes, and gaiters appreciated.
- Very useful walking sticks.
- Belt and rope for the aforementioned step.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.