Pic central, Mountain summit in Hautes-Pyrénées, France
Pic Central reaches an elevation of 3,235 meters within the Vignemale massif, creating a natural border between France and Spain in the Pyrenees range.
Local shepherds from both France and Spain have traversed the paths near Pic Central for centuries, establishing traditional routes through the mountains.
The mountain holds significance in Pyrenean climbing culture, drawing mountaineers who seek to conquer its technical ascent routes throughout the year.
Climbing Pic Central requires proper alpine equipment and typically takes place during summer months, with access from the Ossoue Glacier route.
The summit provides views of two national preserves: the French Pyrenees National Park and the Spanish Ordesa-Viñamala Biosphere Reserve.
Location: Torla-Ordesa
Location: Hautes-Pyrénées
Elevation above the sea: 3,235 m
GPS coordinates: 42.76836,-0.14656
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:12
Vignemale
624 m
Pont d'Espagne
9.2 km
Pyrénées National Park
7 km
Baños de Panticosa
7.2 km
Glacier d'Ossoue
682 m
Petit Vignemale
1.2 km
Grande Fache
8.7 km
Bridge of Bujaruelo
8.8 km
Oulettes de Gaube Glacier
1.4 km
Pointe Chausenque
667 m
Cerbillona
281 m
Cirque du Marcadau
7.1 km
Piton Carré
578 m
Petit Vignemale Glacier
841 m
Ermita de San Nicolás de Bujaruelo
8.8 km
Great Peak of Tapou
1.1 km
Pic du Milieu
1.1 km
Pic de Cestrède
7.3 km
Pic de Chanchou
9.1 km
Montferrat Glacier
1.2 km
Arnales
9 km
Infierno Oriental
9.3 km
Aiguille Supérieure du Clot de la Hount
824 m
Aiguille SW de Cerbillona
513 m
Circ de Marcadau
6.9 km
Aiguille Inférieure du Clot de la Hount
732 m
Épaule Chausenque
766 m
Chapelle du Marcadau de Cauteret
7.1 kmReviews
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