3-day splitboarding traverse to Vignemale, Pyrenees
Enjoy incredible descents in the Pyrenees on this 3-day splitboarding traverse to Vignemale led by Fede, a local IFMGA certified mountain guide.
Pyrenees
3 Days
Jan, Feb, Dec
High
Advanced
Description
Located in the border area between Spain and France, Vignemale belongs to the Pyrenees. With 3,298 meters above sea level, it is the highest point in the French Pyrenees. This peak constitutes a wonderful descent for splitboarding. Come and discover it on this 3-day program.
Our trip will start in Panticosa, in the province of Huesca, Spain. During the whole traverse, we will have the chance to enjoy splitboarding in this stunning region. On the first day of the program, we will ascend to the Puerto de Bacías and descend from the Collado de Oulettes. While doing this, we will contemplate the incredible view of the Vignemale northern side. Our second day will be amazing. We will get to the top of the Vignemale and enjoy one of the best descents in the Pyrenees. Finally, on our third day, we will return to Panticosa and enjoy splitboarding in the area.
The accommodation for the first two nights will be at the Oulettes refuge. As for the last night, we can go to the Casa de Piedra refuge or to a hotel.
This trip is demanding. Therefore, you need prior splitboarding or skiing experience and a very good fitness level to join. Of course, I will be there to help and guide you on the way.
Ready for a fantastic splitboarding adventure in the Pyrenees? Send your request now and start planning this traverse to the Vignemale.
I also lead a splitboarding trip in the Aigües Tortes National Park, inside the Pyrenees. Take a look at it!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- Not included: transport to the start of the trip, accommodation (both personal and the guide's), cable car tickets, meals, personal equipment, personal insurance.
Details
More info
Rental equipment will be available. The avalanche safety gear is included. Do not forget to bring:
- earplug
- personal hygiene kit
- bed sheet
- spare shirt and underwear
Meeting point
About the guide
Fede
5.0
(3)
Mountain 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!
Languages
Italian | French | English
Certificates
UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about Fede
Ben
Fede was amazing.
Maris
Fantastic climb! We were the only people climbing the normal route so we had the mountain to ourselves. Fede was great, highly professional, and he assessed the risks very well. Highly recommended!
Giles
1st class guide. Excellent scramble.
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