Pic d'Ardiden, Mountain summit in Hautes-Pyrénées, France.
The Pic d'Ardiden rises to 2,988 meters above sea level, featuring granite blocks and steep slopes between the Lutour and Luz-Saint-Sauveur valleys.
Explorer Henry Russell completed the first recorded ascent of Pic d'Ardiden in 1858, establishing the initial route to reach its rocky summit.
The Russell refuge, positioned at 1,980 meters altitude near Pic d'Ardiden, serves as a traditional mountain shelter for climbers traversing the French Pyrenees.
Hikers can access the summit through two main routes: from Fruitière via the Lutour valley or through the Bernazau plateau, both requiring a 1,600-meter elevation gain.
The granite formation at the summit provides clear views of the Vignemale peak, Mont Perdu, and the entire chain of the Pyrenees in favorable weather conditions.
Location: Hautes-Pyrénées
Elevation above the sea: 2,988 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 42.83401,-0.06763
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:05
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