Panoramic Pyrenees – 15 hikers' peaks of over 3,000 metres
Hiking Collection by Julien Harté
15
Tours
147:25 h
169 mi
75,550 ft
The Pyrenees form the 400-kilometre (250 mi) link between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The mountain range also divides France and Spain, but it’s not limited to the demarcation of these two countries. The Pyrenees represent a diverse range of unique landscapes and cultures. Its exceptional natural beauty and wildlife are largely protected by parks and nature reserves.
The range is host to 212 peaks that exceed 3,000 metres (9,840 ft). The highest point, the Aneto, is on the Spanish side at 3,404 metres (11,168 ft). Most of these great peaks are concentrated in the centre of the chain in the massifs of Balaïtous, Vignemale, Mont-Perdu, Néouvielle, Perdiguère, Maladeta and Montcalm.
The aim of this Collection is to offer several hikers’ peaks that don’t require mountaineering equipment. However, you must have decent fitness and experience of hiking in the mountains. Each and every peak offers its own spectacular Pyrenean panorama.
Almost all routes pass mountain huts where you can eat and replenish your supplies. It’s also possible to stay overnight, enabling you to shorten the longer stages. If you choose the option of wild camping, pitch your tent near the summit if possible, as the sunsets and sunrises are truly stunning.
Due to their altitude, snow lingers late in the season on the peaks. Some retain them longer than others, so I recommend you contact the PGHM (Peloton de gendarmerie de haute montagne) to be sure of conditions. You might need crampons and ice axes in some cases. I therefore recommend doing these ascents in summer.
Finally, all routes are accessible by car, usually starting at a car park.
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- 14:2213.2 mi0.9 mph7,200 ft7,200 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The Balaïtous, or pico de los Moros, is an emblematic summit of the Pyrenees chain which culminates at 3,144 meters above sea level. Straddling the border between Spain and France, it is the first peak to rise above 3,000 meters from the Atlantic Ocean.
The final ascent via the Passage de la Diagonale…
by Julien Harté
- 06:309.00 mi1.4 mph4,650 ft4,675 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Peaks of Hell form a massif that rises above 3,000 meters in the Aragon region of Spain. In total, it is made up of three peaks: the Western peak at 3,073 meters, the Eastern peak at 3,076 meters and the Central peak at 3,082 meters.
The route is a loop from the historic Panticosa baths, nestled in…
by Julien Harté
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- 10:3716.9 mi1.6 mph5,550 ft5,550 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
La Grande Fache is a mythical summit of the Pyrenees chain. Culminating at 3,005 meters above sea level on the Franco-Spanish border, it dominates the Marcadau massif and its historic valley.
The adventure begins at the paid car park of the Pont d'Espagne, the plateaus of Clot and Cayan follow one another…
by Julien Harté
- 07:049.04 mi1.3 mph3,450 ft3,450 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Le Petit Vignemal is an easily reachable 3,032 meter summit. It belongs to the Vignemale massif whose highest point is the Pique Longue also called Vignemale. At 3,298 meters above sea level, it is the highest peak in the French Pyrenees. Its "little brother" therefore offers an easy alternative while…
by Julien Harté
- 05:447.78 mi1.4 mph3,925 ft3,925 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Pic du Milieu is located on the border between France and Spain at 3,130 meters above sea level. This easy summit is often neglected by hikers in favor of those of the Vignemale massif or Gavarnie. Despite the presence of late snowfields which require you to bring crampons and ice axes as a precaution…
by Julien Harté
- 07:189.13 mi1.2 mph3,250 ft3,250 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The Pic du Taillon is one of the easiest peaks to access at over 3,000 meters in the Pyrenees. It culminates at 3,144 meters above sea level on the Franco-Spanish border in the Mont-Perdu massif.
Le Taillon offers a breathtaking view of several remarkable sites in the Pyrenees.
The start of the route is…
by Julien Harté
- 07:099.26 mi1.3 mph2,950 ft2,950 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The Marboré helmet is one of the peaks that dominates the natural wall formed by the glacial cirque of Gavarnie. Rising to 3,006 meters above sea level, it is the easiest summit of a ridge that includes several peaks over 3,000 meters. The helmet is a unique belvedere on the Cirque de Gavarnie, a UNESCO…
by Julien Harté
- 14:2016.6 mi1.2 mph6,525 ft6,450 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Mont Perdu, or “Monte Perdido” in Spanish, is one of the most emblematic mountains of the Pyrenees. After Aneto and Posets, it is the third highest peak in the Pyrenees at 3,355 meters above sea level. Mont Perdu dominates the limestone massif of the same name and offers an exceptional view of the Cirque…
by Julien Harté
- 07:198.63 mi1.2 mph3,725 ft3,725 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The peak of Néouvielle is an easily accessible summit in the reserve of the same name. Culminating at 3,091 meters above sea level, it overlooks many lakes alongside several other peaks also exceeding 3,000 meters.
The start is at the paying car park of the impressive Lac d'Orédon. The path quickly climbs…
by Julien Harté
- 06:277.78 mi1.2 mph3,525 ft3,500 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The peak of Campbieil is an accessible summit of the Néouvielle massif. Apart from a significant difference in height, it does not include any difficulty to reach its highest peak at 3,173 meters.
The itinerary, which is carried out in a loop, starts at the level of the Cap de Long lake, perched at an…
by Julien Harté
- 14:2417.6 mi1.2 mph7,150 ft7,150 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The Perdiguère peak stands on the border between Spain and France at 3,222 meters above sea level. The highest peak in the Luchonnais, it offers a magnificent panorama. This hike allows you to climb several peaks exceeding 3,000 meters around the peak.
I suggest a route that starts from the Granges d…
by Julien Harté
- 14:4513.6 mi0.9 mph6,850 ft6,850 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The peak of Maupas is a magnificent peak culminating at 3,109 meters above sea level on the Franco-Spanish border. The last portions of its ascent make it reserved for seasoned hikers.
Its departure is in the parking lot of the Auberge du Lis. The first section goes up a very beautiful valley which leads…
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- 10:249.99 mi1.0 mph5,825 ft5,825 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Pic des Posets is the second highest peak in the Pyrenees after Aneto (3,404 metres). Culminating at 3,369 meters above sea level, it is an easily accessible summit via the route of the Ángel Orús refuge. Also known as the tip of Llardana, this peak surprises with the beauty of the landscapes it has…
by Julien Harté
- 08:398.59 mi1.0 mph4,500 ft4,500 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The tuc de Molières is a real artist who puts on his show at an altitude of 3,010 meters in the Val d'Aran, not far from the Vielha tunnel. This Spanish peak is a prime vantage point from which to observe the Aneto, the highest peak in the Pyrenees.
The start of the route is a few meters from the southern…
by Julien Harté
- 12:2312.2 mi1.0 mph6,525 ft6,500 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The Estats is an emblematic summit of the Pyrenees which straddles the border between France and Spain. Rising to 3,143 meters above sea level, it is both the highest point in Ariège and the roof of Catalonia. This magnificent summit dominates a massif which includes several 3,000 meters.
The route is…
by Julien Harté
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- Tours15
- Distance169 mi
- Duration147:25 h
- Elevation75,550 ft
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