The Ch\u00e2teau D'Acher, in the Parc Naturel des Vall\u00e9es Occidentales, is one of the must-see climbs in this part of the Pyrenees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its individual silhouette with its impregnable appearance is unmistakable. A magnet for mountaineers. Its four faces are defended by vertical walls reminiscent of a fortress, which have earned it the nickname of Castillo d'Acher. However, the barrier has some weaknesses where its normal routes ascend, and in the case of the one that concerns us, the one that ascends the south face, it does not present any technical difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As if that were not enough, the Ch\u00e2teau D'Acher has some geological peculiarities that give it a special beauty. Of particular note are the colourful reddish rocks that we find all along the climb, the result of the oxidation of the iron minerals present in the Permian shales; or the suspended valley (a syncline) that crowns the top of the Ch\u00e2teau D'Acher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To finish off, we cannot forget the magnificent forest of firs, beeches and other species that we find in the first part of the ascent, in the Selva de Oza, or the magnificent views from the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, an excursion not to be missed and which makes Castillo D'Acher one of the favourite peaks among those who are new to the Pyrenees and one of the most popular among the most experienced mountaineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Return route along the same path to climb to the D'Acher Castle. Once at Puente de Oza, we follow the GR11 in the direction of Puente de Santa Ana\/Gabardito, until we reach the path to Castillo D'Acher. From here the slope becomes steeper. The path ascends through woodland and further up to an area of meadows where our mountain is already visible. We will notice a gap that cuts into the wall and that is the only weak point to ascend on foot. Once at the top, the only thing left to do is to make a practically horizontal traverse to the right, and the final slope to the summit. The return is by the same route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n