A route in the shape of an eight to climb one of the iconic peaks of the Ip cirque, Punta Escarra (2,751m), and its neighbour, the peak of Balsera\/Hombro de Escarra (2,701m).<\/p>
Although Punta Escarra is not the highest peak of the Ip cirque, it is surpassed by: Collarada (2,883m), Pala de Ip (2,783m) and Bucuesa or Pala de Alca\u00f1iz (2,758m), its sharp appearance makes it a very attractive and coveted summit for any mountaineer. One of the must-sees in the area.<\/p>
The most common starting points to climb these two mountains are from Piedrafita de Jaca, along the track, or from Canfranc, where we suggest you climb in this case.<\/p>
Starting from Canfranc, we go up the right bank of the Ip channel until we reach the Ip lake. From here we reach the base of Punta Escarra to climb the left side of the ridge and cross over to the east slope (II). An easy climb leads to the summit. To descend, we go around Punta Escarra on the east slope and climb, if we feel like it, to the peak of Balsera\/Hombro de Escarra. We then descend to the pass that opens up between the peak of Balsera and the Campanils de Ip and, on obvious terrain, but without a path, we descend to the Ib\u00f3n de Ip. Once again at the reservoir, and so as not to repeat the itinerary, we will go down the left bank of the Ip channel, along the Besera path.<\/p>