Pic Palas, Summit in Hautes-Pyrénées and Huesca Province, France and Spain.
Pic Palas reaches an elevation of 2,974 meters, forming a natural border between France and Spain with its granite rock formations.
The mountain has marked the territorial boundary between France and Spain since the Treaty of the Pyrenees established the frontier in 1659.
Mountain guides from both French and Spanish sides maintain different climbing traditions and routes to reach the summit of Pic Palas.
The Refuge d'Arrémoulit mountain shelter, located 1,359 meters from the peak, provides accommodation for climbers preparing to ascend Pic Palas.
The Arête des Géodésiens trail to the summit requires technical climbing skills and ranks as T6 on the hiking difficulty scale.
Location: Hautes-Pyrénées
Location: Huesca Province
Elevation above the sea: 2,974 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 42.84941,-0.31327
Latest update: May 29, 2025 05:49
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