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bobbyfuego - Nov 23, 2020 12:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2020
On the way back from AnetoA quick detour for a nice view, going back to France.
AF - Dec 21, 2019 12:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2019
Sauvegarde from Hospice De France via Port De VenasqueGreat days hike from Hospice De France via Port De Venasque, returned same way,
Andy_Hornung - Jul 23, 2011 6:31 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2011
Nice short day routeOn the day afrer climbing Perdiguero, fancied a shorter route. Lovely half day trip, up and down in under 4 hours, with superb views of the Maladeta massif.
RicardoEchanove1 - Sep 15, 2008 2:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2008
Route Climbed: From Hospital de Benasqueone day after Aneto
The views to Maladeta massif from the summit are impressive
FrançoisJ - Jun 24, 2008 1:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 1987
Route climbed : normal from FranceClimbed more than 25 years ago with my father and brother....
DrJonnie - Jun 19, 2008 5:53 am Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2008
All but the last few metresFrom a literal point of view we didn't set foot on the highest point, but we were within a few metres, our altimeter said 2715m. We were in total whiteout and reached the summit ridge just after two Spanish mountaineers. In a discussion with them, we agreed that the cornices between our high point and the summit were too dangerous to cross.
Update: Made the top on June 14th 2010. Cornice was there but visibility good so Ken, Peter and I arrived there safely at 11:43am.
Rafa Bartolome - Nov 20, 2006 10:25 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2004
Great landscapeAfter the very long climb of Perdiguero-Crabioules of the day before we searched a short climb in the area of Benasque. This peak it's a very good option with a normal route of 2 hours and the landscape in the summit it's great with views of Aneto-Maladeta, Perdiguero, Posets,... really a perfect week-end!
Very advisable peak for all the people in summer and the experts in winter (warning: cornises frequents!)