Perdiguero

Perdiguero is a mountain summit on the French-Spanish border in the Pyrenees. At 3,222 meters high, it marks the natural boundary line between Haute-Garonne in France and the Benasque Valley in Spain, with views extending across both valleys from the peak.

The mountain was first climbed in 1817 by Friedrich Parrot and Pierre Barrau, establishing the first documented route to the peak. This early ascent opened the way for the routes that climbers still use today.

The name Perdiguero comes from patterns in rock formations on the slopes that reminded local herders of deer markings. This reflects how mountain communities have long observed and named their landscape based on what they saw in daily life.

Access to the peak goes through Granges d'Astau near Bagnères de Luchon, with the best climbing conditions from June through September. The climb demands experience and good fitness, so climbers should check their equipment and physical preparation before starting.

It is the highest point in Haute-Garonne, rising above neighboring peaks like Pointe de Literole. Few visitors realize this summit holds this distinction, as most attention goes to other well-known Pyrenees peaks.