Overview

Mountaineering in the Pyrenees features twenty-five classic mountain routes and link-ups that will delight any mountaineer who enjoys getting off the beaten track. Author and mountain guide François Laurens has drawn upon his encyclopaedic knowledge of the Pyrenees, and recommendations from other mountaineers, to put together a diverse selection of climbs – many of them accessible from spring to autumn – along the entire Pyrenean chain, from the Mediterranean to the Basque country. The most characteristic feature of the Pyrenees is its hodgepodge of topographies, climates and lives, all jumbled together. Sometimes, moving just a short way across this patchwork landscape, perhaps from one side of a cliff to another, is enough to take you into a completely different environment. This diversity is reflected in the routes featured in this book. Ridge traverses and rock climbs dominate the selection, which includes only a few ephemeral snow climbs, but every route has its own unique character and provides a wonderful day out in the mountains. Featured routes include the Salenques-Tempestades Ridge on Pico de Aneto, the Espadas Ridge on Pic des Posets, and a selection of climbs on the renowned peaks of Monte Perdido, the Maladeta, the Balaitous, the Vignemale, and the Grand Astazous and Petit Astazous. Each route features technical notes, a topo and route description, and photos illustrating the character of the climbing.

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Author:   Francois Laurens ,  Paul Henderson
Publisher:   Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.50cm
Weight:   0.220kg
ISBN:  

9781910240564

ISBN 10:   1910240567
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   03 August 2015
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction & practical information 1 Pic du Canigou: Quazemi Ridge 2 Pedraforca: Traverse of the Three Peaks 3 Mont Valier: Faustin Couloir 4 Pico de Aneto: Salenques-Tempestades Ridge 5 Pico de la Maladeta: North–South Traverse 6 Pic de Maupas: West Ridge CIRQUE DU PORTILLION 7 Pic des Crabioules & Pic Lézat: Crabioules-Lézat Ridge 8 Pic des Spijeoles: South-East Ridge 9 Pic des Spijeoles: Grand Dièdre 10 Pic des Gourgs Blancs: via Pic Jean Arlaud 11 Pico de Posets: Espadas Ridge 12 Pic de Néouvielle: Trois Conseillers Ridge 13 Pic de la Munia: Troumouse Ridge 14 Grand Astazou: Oublié Couloir 15 Petit Astazou: North-West Ridge 16 Pic du Marboré: Passet Ridge 17 Monte Perdido and Ordesa Valley: Normal Route and Tour of the Valley 18 Monte Perdido: Esparrets Spur and East Ridge THE VIGNEMALE 19 Vignemale: Petit Vignemale-Pique Longue Ridge 20 Petit Vignemale: North Spur 21 Vignemale: Classic North Face Route THE BALAÏTOUS 22 Balaïtous: North-West Ridge 23 Pène Sarrière: South Ridge 24 Pic d’Amoulat: West Ridge 25 Pic du Midi d’Ossau: Traverse of the Four Peaks Huts and information

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Francois Laurens was born in the Luchon Valley, where he continues to live and work. After beginning his outdoor career with the ski patrol at Superbagneres and as a walking guide, he qualified as a mountain guide in 1986. Through his work, he has climbed all the Pyrenees' most beautiful peaks, in both summer and winter, as well as most of the major summits in the Alps. He loves discovering new places and has explored many countries, far and wide. Motivated by his belief in the educational benefits of outdoor activities, he works with an association that helps young people in difficulty to reintegrate into society. He is also a keen photographer whose work is frequently published in the outdoor press.

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