Mount Aneto ski mountaineering ascent, Spain

Climb the famous Mount Aneto (3,404m), the highest peak in the Pyrenees, in a 2-day ski mountaineering trip led by IFMGA-certified mountain guide Javier.

Pyrenees

2 Days

Mar - May

High

Intermediate

Description

If you are an alpine climbing fan, Mount Aneto ascent is a must for you!

Aneto (3,404m) is the highest mountain in the Pyrenees Range and the third highest in Spain. It is located in the northeast of the province of Huesca, in the autonomous community of Aragon, four miles south of the French border. It forms the southernmost part of the Maladeta massif, within the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park (33,440.60 ha), in the Benasque valley.

Mount Aneto is one of the top mountaineering destinations in Europe. While its 12-hour ascent does not require advanced climbing skills, a good fitness level is important. The final stretch to the summit requires some challenging rock climbing, which you will successfully overcome with my help!

We will climb the Aneto using mountain skis, from the Renclusa mountain refuge, located at 2,140 meters, at the foot of the Maladeta massif, where we will spend the night. The route features beautiful green alpine scenery on the mountain’s hillsides and crosses a massive glacier (the largest in the Pyrenees), reaching a stunning year-long snow-capped summit, with a huge cross.

Join this memorable ski mountaineering adventure in the Spanish Pyrenees. Book your trip now!

If you are looking for other mountaineering tours in the area, I recommend the 2-day Monte Perdido ascent, the 1-day ascent to Peña Telera, and the 1+ day trip to the “Gran Vignemale”.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

Please note that the price doesn’t include mountain refuge fees for participants and guide.

Itinerary

Day 1: Climbing to Renclusa

We will climb uphill to Renclusa via the Forau d’Aigualluts and the Collado de la Renclusa. Overnight at the Renclusa mountain refuge.

Day 2: Aneto ascent and descent

We will ascend Mount Aneto summit via the Portillon Superior and the Collado de Coronas. We will then descend to the Forau d’Aigualluts, the Besurta route, and the Benasque Hospital Hotel.

About the guide

Javier

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Mountain Guide

IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide

My name is Javier. I'm from Jaca in the Aragon Pyrenees. I'm an IFMGA certified mountain guide. I have also a special certificate for climbing and canyoning. I'm also a ski instructor.

What I like the most in my job:
- ski touring during the winter
- mountaineering in the Pyrenees during the summer
- trekking in the Himalayas during the autumn

Please get in touch with me and let me guide you across these beautiful mountains of the Pyrenees ! I know every corner of them. I will be happy to show you the beautiful secret spots here.

Languages

German | French | English

Certificates

AEGM

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What people are saying about Javier

Heming

Slightly changed plans, but I had a great trip to the Via Ferrata in Canfranc Estacion. Jorge delivered highly skilled guiding and was also a very pleasant hiking buddy!

Ryan

Juan Carlos was an exceptional guide and quite a great help at different points throughout the trip. When my primary guide couldn’t make it, Juan Carlos stepped up. He helped me get a more-fitting set of crampons for the trip, he helped along the route, and he accommodated when I asked to break, move faster, or divert. Many guides I’ve had in the passed did what they wanted. He respected my experience and my asks. This was a great trip, we pushed through the questionable weather, and made it to the summit.

Julien

I succesfully climbed Vignemale with David even if i had vertigo. David is very experienced and was able to bring me to the summit and back without a scratch. Thank you , amazing experience I highly recommend.

A HUGE thank you for all your help in the build up to our Monte Perdido attempt yesterday! Our guide Luis (from Javier's team) was absolutely brilliant and helped us reach the summit unscathed (despite the snowy conditions - which were apparently not ideal for amateurs!).

Tony

Luis was the guide Javier organised. He was very professional, guided us to the top (and back) seamlessly, set a pace that suited both of us. He also pointed out various points of interest. Would definitely recommend Luis. Also, Javier was very helpfull in providing information for another area I was visiting.