Panticosa to Vignemale 3 day ski touring traverse
A fantastic 3 day ski tour from Panticosa to the Vignemale in the border between France and Spain. Discover the Pyrenees on skis with Fede, IFMGA guide
Not specified
Pyrenees
3 Days
Jan, Feb, Dec
Fit
Advanced
Description
The Vignemale is a mountain shared by Spain and France and the highest peak in the French Pyrenees. It offers one of the best skiing tracks of the region. It is a very alpine summit and hosts one of the largest glaciers in the Pyrenees: the Ossoué glacier. The ascent to this glacier is done looking onto the peaks that crown the Cirque de Gavarnie. As you can imagine, this itinerary has spectacular views.
This elegant 3-day ski touring traverse I offer starts at the thermal baths of Panticosa, on the Spanish side (in Huesca). Along the route to the Vignemale, we will cross the best powder terrains and ski on incredible runs.
If you want to join the adventure, keep in mind that it is necessary to have previous experience in backcountry skiing, medium-to-high knowledge in ski descents and a good physical shape.
Come take the best turns in such an amazing landscape. I’ll be happy to guide you there! Send your request and book the trip now.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
Not included in the price: transfer to the starting point, hut accommodation (both personal and the guide's), cable car tickets, meals, personal material, accident insurance.
Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto de Bacías - Collado de Oulettes
Approach to the Oulettes de Gaube Hut from Panticosa. Then, we will ascend to the Puerto de Bacías and we will go up the Ara Valley to the Collado de Oulettes, from where we will have a great descent with views to the North face of the Vignemale. Night at the Oulettes refuge.
Day 2: Vignemale by the Hourquette d'Ossoué
Ascent to the Vignemale by the Hourquette d’Ossoué. It will be a great day of skiing in which we will get the summit, passing through the Baysellance hut, the Ossoué Glacier and the final climb to the summit. The descent is one of the best ones in the Pyrenees. Night at the Oulettes refuge.
Day 3: Back to Panticosa
Return to Panticosa. Another day of skiing with good descents, especially the last one to the thermal baths. Night at the Casa de Piedra refuge or in a hotel.
Details
Accommodation In the Oulettes Hut (remember to bring: earplug; personal hygiene stuff -toothbrush, tampons, soap-; bed sheet; spare shirt and underwear) |
More info Equipment: You can rent equipment on site. I do include the avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel and probe). |
Meeting point Panticosa Thermal Baths |
About the guide
Fede was born in1983 in the Basque Country, northern Spain, where he started climbing and visiting the Pyrenees. After studying Business Management, he finally moved to the Pyrenees to be closer to his passion.
Fede has been working for more than 13 years in the outdoors industry, as a Ski Patrol and AEGM Mountain Guide, Canyon Guide and Ski Instructor.
Nowadays, he is a full-time IFMGA Mountain Guide, sharing with his clients all sorts of activities in the Pyrenees, the Alps, Canada, Norway, Morroco, Peru, and others.
He has lived in both Canada and France, so he will have no trouble in speaking French, English or Italian.
Apart from his private trips with his clients, he also works for several well recognized companies, for the filming industry and writes for specialized magazines, for example:
- Filming safety Consultant for BEAR GRYLLS'S survival shows, such as Running Wild...
- Ski guide for ICE CREEK LODGE, BC, Canada
- Instructor and guide for the FRENCH ALPINE CLUB (CAF)
- Instructor for the MOUNTAIN MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA (IMMED)
- Instructor for Mountain Training School (MTS), based in Alaska
- Writer for different Spanish magazines, such as DESNIVEL and GRANDES ESPACIOS.
Enjoy his human skills and the finest guiding quality. Guaranteed!
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