Pic d'Anie, Mountain summit in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.
Description
Pic d'Anie is a 2507-meter mountain with a distinctive pyramidal shape rising above the Lescun basin in the French Pyrenees. The sharp peak stands out clearly from surrounding heights due to its geometric form.
History
This mountain marks the first peak above 2500 meters measured from the Atlantic Ocean, giving it major geographic significance throughout regional history. This position made it an important reference point for geography and orientation over centuries.
Culture
Local Basque communities call this mountain Auñamendi, a name that reflects the cultural mix of people living in this border area between France and Spain.
Practical
The ascent starts at Refuge de L'Abérouat at 1442 meters elevation with a 14-kilometer trek gaining about 1250 meters of height over roughly six hours. Good footwear and solid navigation skills are needed for this challenging mountain route.
Did you know?
The summit overlooks the Larra-Belagua karst landscape with distinctive limestone formations that characterize the Western Pyrenees. These geological structures create an unusual and visually striking terrain below the peak.
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