Location Midi-Pyrénées, France Mountain range Pyrenees | Elevation 3,065 m Parent range Pyrenees | |
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First ascent 30 by Henry Russell and Firmin Barrau Easiest route From granges d'Astau via refuge d'Espingo Similar Grand Quayrat, Pic des Gourgs Blancs, Pic des Crabioules, Perdiguero, Pic Lézat | ||
Pic des spijeoles 11 novembre 2015
The Pic des Spijeoles is a French pyrenean summit, culminating at 3,065 m (10,056 ft).
Contents
- Pic des spijeoles 11 novembre 2015
- Map of Pic des Spijeoles 31110 OC3B4 France
- ToponymyEdit
- GeographyEdit
- HistoryEdit
- AccessEdit
- References
Map of Pic des Spijeoles, 31110 O%C3%B4, France
ToponymyEdit
The name comes from gascon eths picholes (pronounced es pitcholes), meaning « smalls rills » ("spijeole" is an erroneous derivation).
GeographyEdit
It lies in the High Luchonnais near the spa town of Bagnères-de-Luchon, on the border of the hautes-Pyrénées and Haute-Garonne departments.
HistoryEdit
The first ascent by normal route was made by Henry Russell and guide from Luchon Firmin Barrau on June 30, 1880.
On September 6, 1906, luchonese pyreneist Marcel fell victim of a fatal fall at la brèche "gap" des Spijeoles.
AccessEdit
The Spijeoles ascension from the barns of Astau and the refuge d'Espingo (normal route) is quite long though without any real difficulty (aside from in foggy conditions). Even in Summer and in good weather conditions, it is reserved for skilled hikers. It offers a superb panorama on the central Pyrenees and la vallée de Luchon. The 2000 m climb often requires a sleep at le refuge d'Espingo.