Lenquo de Capo

Lenquo de Capo reaches an elevation of 2,716 meters and stands between the villages of Aragnouet and Gavarnie-Gèdre in the Néouvielle massif of the French Pyrenees.

The mountain has served as a natural boundary marker between French territories, contributing to the geographical delineation of the Hautes-Pyrénées department since its establishment.

Local mountaineering groups organize regular expeditions to Lenquo de Capo, maintaining the traditional practices of Pyrenean mountain climbing throughout the seasons.

The ascent involves a 9-kilometer trek with 950 meters of elevation gain, starting from Piau-Engaly station and following the path through Port de Campbieil.

During winter months, the northern col of Lenquo de Capo presents technical climbing conditions that require specific equipment and advanced mountaineering skills.

Location: Hautes-Pyrénées

Elevation above the sea: 2,716 m

GPS coordinates: 42.77770,0.11329

Latest update: June 23, 2025 14:59