Grand Quayrat, Mountain summit in Haute-Garonne, France.
Grand Quayrat is a mountain summit in the Pyrenees, rising within the Valley of Oô and reaching an elevation of 3,060 meters (10,039 feet). The peak displays a distinct angular rock structure with established trails connecting it to lower refuges and grazing areas.
The summit was first documented as climbed in 1789 when physicist Henri Reboul led an expedition to the top. This ascent was notable as it represented one of the early conquests of peaks above 3,000 meters in the range.
The name comes from Occitan 'cairat', meaning square, and refers to how the mountain displays a distinct angular outline when viewed from the north. This shape has shaped how locals and visitors perceive and name the peak.
The climb begins at Granges d'Astau with marked trails passing the Espingo refuge at 1,960 meters (6,430 feet). Expect challenging terrain with rocky sections that require skill and careful footing throughout the approach.
The ascent involves an elevation gain of around 1,900 meters (6,230 feet) with sections demanding technical climbing and rope work. This substantial effort places it among the more demanding climbs in the valley region.
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