Pic Palas, Summit in Hautes-Pyrénées and Huesca Province, France and Spain.
Pic Palas is a granite summit in the Pyrenees that rises to 2,974 meters and forms a natural border between France and Spain. The mountain displays steep rock faces and ridges that can be approached from several directions.
The mountain has served as a state boundary between France and Spain since the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659. That agreement established the peak as a frontier point that continues to divide the two nations today.
The summit draws climbers from both France and Spain, who follow different routes and use distinct techniques to reach the top. Each side has developed its own climbing traditions and local guides that shape how people experience the mountain.
The Arête des Géodésiens is the main route to the summit and requires solid climbing skills and experience with exposed terrain. Refuge d'Arrémoulit nearby offers overnight accommodation for climbers preparing their ascent.
The terrain around the summit features granite formations shaped by ice and wind over millennia in the Pyrenees. These natural structures make the climb visually striking and geologically interesting for those who notice them.
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