Monte Perdido, Limestone summit in Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Spain
Monte Perdido rises to 3,355 meters as the third highest peak in the Pyrenees, featuring steep cliffs that extend up to 800 meters around its glacier.
The establishment of Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park in 1918 initially protected 21 square kilometers, expanding to 156 square kilometers in 1982 after preventing dam construction.
The mountain's name translates to 'Lost Mountain' in Spanish, as its summit remains hidden from the French side behind the peaks of Gavarnie and Estaubé cirques.
Climbers access Monte Perdido through Torla in Ordesa Valley, ascending via Cirque de Soaso to reach Góriz Refuge before attempting the final summit approach.
The northern face holds the Pyrenees' third-largest glacier, which has decreased by 48 hectares since 1981 due to climate changes.
Location: Aragon
Location: Bielsa
Elevation above the sea: 3,355 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 42.67555,0.03436
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:29
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Dedo del Monte Perdido
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