Perdidos High Route. Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park
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Place
Ordesa National Park., Aragón España
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Duration
7 days
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Season
Summer
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Level
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THE TRIP
We present six magical days of trekking around the majestic Monte Perdido in the spectacular Ordesa National Park in the heart of the stunning Pyrenees of Huesca mountain range.
From the top of the Ordesa Valley, the tour takes in the Balcón de Pineta, Brecha de Tucarroya, Circo d’Estaube, Circo de Gavarnie, Brecha Roldán, Circo de Góriz and Faja de las Flores, and passes the mountain huts of Goriz, Pineta, Espuguettes and Serradets.
The terrain we encounter varies from rough areas to grasslands and forest paths. While extraordinary snow-topped peaks of calcareous rock accompany us on our journey.
This tour is a wonderful getaway, and the perfect way to enjoy some of the most iconic attractions of the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park.
THE DESTINATION
The Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park is located in the Huesca Pyrenees, Aragon (Spain). It occupies the municipalities of Bielsa, Fanlo, Puértolas, Tella-Sin, Torla and Broto and it receives over 600.000 visitors per year.
The Park covers 15.608 hectares and it has a peripheral protection zone of 19.679 hectares. The altitude goes from 700 m. in Vellós River to 3.355 m. in the Monte Perdido summit.
Without a doubt this National Park is a natural gem, with a geomorphology created by the erosive glacial action, where you can find huge vertical walls, beech woods, waterfalls and a varied fauna.
Brecha de Rolando is a narrow col of 40 m wide and 100 m high, located at 2.804 meters high in the Monte Perdido massif. Legend has it that this gap was created by Rolando, Charlemagne’s nephew, while he was trying to destroy his sword hitting it against the rock after the battle of Roncesvalles.
Monte Perdido is the highest limestone massif in Europe with a summit of 3.355 meters high.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park.
- Good ratio guide/client for the best optimization of the activity.
- Active trip, visiting areas with great landscapes.
MORE INFORMATION
Equipment required
It is important to carry little weight in the backpack to walk comfortably, so it is recommended to take only the essential material and clothing. We will inform you so you backpack weighs no more than 6-8 kilos.
- Backpack (between 30-35 litres).
- Trekking boots or shoes depending on the trekking.
- Folding trekking poles.
- Crampons and ice-axes
- Clothing:
- Socks.
- Long and short trekking pants
- Thermal shirt (first layer). A spare change.
- Fleece jacket or similar (second layer).
- Gore-Tex type jacket and pants (third layer).
- Primaloft jacket or light down insulated jacket.
- Fleece, light type of gloves.
- Hat and cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Head lamp (extra batteries).
- Cotton or silk sheet-sleeping bag and very light towel.
- Water bottle or water bag Camelback type of minimum capacity 1 liter.
- First aid kit and essential toiletries.
- Sunscreen and protection lip balm.
- Camera.
Notes
- A good physical condition and being used to walk in the mountain is required to confront the demanding slopes.
- It is not necessary to bring a sleeping bag but you need to bring a silk or cotton travel liner.
- It is recommended to bring very little food since it can be purchased in the huts along the way.
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