“White Giants” 5-day ski traverse in the Pyrenees

An unforgettable 5-day ski tour on the roof of the Central Pyrenees by the hand of the local IFMGA mountain guide Jordi. A winter adventure you cannot miss!

Pyrenees

5 Days

Jan - Apr

Description

I have the immense pleasure of inviting you to this 5-day ski tour in the heart of the Pyrenees.

During this amazing trip, we will ski on the roof of the Central Pyrenees, reaching the "White Giants". They are the highest peaks and the deepest valleys of the region, always in company of the best quality snow.

The Central Pyrenees is an area that extends approximately between the summits of Somport, in the western part, and the massif of the Maladeta, in the east.

During this ski touring program we will have the opportunity to conquer the slopes of the Pavots, Posets Peak, Diente de Llardana as well as the Perdiguero and Maladeta. They are the most important mountains of the region. Of course, each goal will depend on the technical level and experience of the participants. The advantage of this program is that I can adapt it to the needs and expectations of the group, looking for the best lines for you.

Finally, let me recommend another hut-to-hut program I am also leading in the Pyrenees. Check out this 5-day ski tour in the Carros de Foc which can be also adapted to your ski level.

So, if you are planning to come to the Pyrenees next winter, get in touch with me. Please fill out the form so we can organize this "White Giants" adventure together!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

Itinerary

Day 1: Eriste – Angel Orús Hut

We will leave from Eriste skinning up in direction to the Angel Orús mountain Hut, at 2148 meters (4-5 hours). Possible summit to ski: Pavots (3.121 m). Total elevation gain of the day: 1.300 meters.

Day 2: Angel Orús - Posets Peak - Estos Hut

Time to continue enjoying the best ski lines and moving through the slopes of the Posets Peak (3375 m). Finally, we will reach the Estos mountain hut, at 1890 meters (6-8 hours in total). Meters up: 1275 / Meters down: 1500. Another possible summit to ski: Diente de Llardana (3094 m).

Day 3: Estos Hut - Perdiguero Peak

Today we will ski around the Perdiguero Peak, at 3222 meter of heigh. Then, we will ski down Llanos del Hospital (1700 m). It will take us around 8-10 hours. Meters up: 1500 / Meters down: 1300. Possible summit where to continue skiing for the day: the Rabada Peak, at 3036 meters of altitude.

Day 4: Llanos del Hospital - Pico de Alba - Renclusa Hut

Another intense day from Llanos del Hospital skinning up to the Pico de Alba (3118 m) and then to the Renclusa mountain hut, at 2140 meters (8 hours in total). Meters up: 1400 / Meters down: 1200. Another possible summit to ski: Maladeta Peak (3308 m).

Day 5: Renclusa Hut - Aneto Peak - Benasque

Last day from the Renclusa Hut towards the Aneto Peak, at 3404 meters. After 8 skiing hours we’ll be in Benasque, where this program ends. Meters up: 1400 / Meters down: 1700. Possible summit to ski: Maladeta Peak.

About the guide

Jordi

Mountain Guide

UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide based in the Pyrenees

I grew up by the seaside, but since the age of 9 I started going to the mountains. And since then, I never stopped.

I learned about freedom from philosophy, physics and maths, and then the mountains showed it to me.

I get new knowledge from forming new guides, studying mountain medicine, and training body and mind. But going to the mountains give me the reflexes.

From top level climbing, alpine style 8000s peaks, skiing and snowboarding, opening routes from the Arctic to the Antarctic, passing through the Himalayas and climbing in the desert and the jungle, from the Patagonian Ice to Vietnam: The important thing is not where you get, the important thing is to go.

I’m based in Benasque, in the Pyrenees, but consider myself a nomad. I just expect the rain or the sun rising every morning to celebrate nature’s cycle, and continue living as part of it.

Languages

Nepali | Italian | French | English | Catalan

Certificates

AEGM

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