Maladeta

The granite peak of Maladeta rises to 3,308 meters within the Pyrenees mountain range, featuring steep slopes and permanent snow fields on its northern face.

French mountaineers Friedrich Parrot and Pierre Barrau completed the first documented ascent of Maladeta on September 28, 1817, marking a milestone in Pyrenean exploration.

The mountain's name originates from 'Mala hita', meaning bad rocks in local dialect, which later evolved into Maladeta through Spanish and French translations.

Climbers access Maladeta through the Refugio de la Renclusa mountain hut at 2,140 meters, which serves as the primary base for expeditions to the summit.

The northern slope contains two distinct glaciers: the 6-hectare Western Maladeta and the 31-hectare Eastern Maladeta, forming part of the Natural Park of Posets-Maladeta.

Location: Benasque

Elevation above the sea: 3,308 m

Made from material: granite

GPS coordinates: 42.64643,0.64028

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12