Tag Archives: Spain

Ascent to Pico d’Aneto (Spanish Pyrenees)

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Introduction
Glaciar de la Maladeta, June 18
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Aneto, June 19
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   Summary and essentials

Introduction

The highest mountain in the Pyrenees, Pico d’Aneto (3404 meters AMSL) is one of those almost logical goals for someone who is enthusiastic about outdoor and mountaineering activities and loves visiting south-western Europe.

I was very lucky to have the opportunity to visit the Spanish Pyrenees … read more

Winter tour in the Sierra de Gredos

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Introduction
Planning and preparation
Refugio Elola, March 3
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Portilla Bermeja, March 4
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Summary

Introduction

For the more serious mountaineer, a winter tour seems consequential after a summer tour, in case he or she enjoyed the past experience on a particular mountain or in a particular mountain range.

March however, is a curious month in regards to hiking and mountaineering.

It’s the … read more

Ascent to Pico de Mulhacén (Sierra Nevada)

Last year in December I made a couple of very enjoyable snow and hiking tours around Pradollono and to Pico del Veleta, so this was my second visit to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Andalusia in Southern Spain.

Located in the Sierra Nevada is (Pico de) Mulhacén, a mountain boasting 3479 meters AMSL and hence bearing the distinction being the highest on the Iberian Peninsula.

The only Spanish mountain … read more