Pic D’Ansabere (2360m)- overview
The Aiguilles D’Ansabere, seen from near the beginning of the route. The Pic is just behind the Grande Aiguille (on the right).
The iconic image of the Aiguilles D’Ansabere is to be found in almost every book about the Pyrenees. The majestic, limestone spires have witnessed some of the most dramatic events in the history of Pyrenean climbing and their grandeur continues to attract visitors wishing to scale, or simply to marvel at, their grey dolomitic architecture. Neither the “Grande” nor the “Petite” Aiguilles are accessible by walking routes but the Pic D’Ansabere can be reached by a straightforward, if rather strenuous, excursion. The popularity of the Valley D’Ansabere means that, during the summer months at least, you are unlikely to find yourself alone. However, the splendour of the geological landscape and the variety of the terrain, more than compensate for the lack of a sense of wilderness. The summit itself, presents a splendid opportunity to contemplate the more arid Spanish side of the range as well as the many mountains of the Cirque. Take a moment, too, to look down (carefully) into the brèche that separates the peak from the aiguille where the early climbers attempted to reach the less accessible top.