Pic de Crabounouse

Pic de Crabounouse is a mountain summit reaching 3,021 meters (9,912 feet) within the Néouvielle massif of the French Pyrenees. It sits along a ridge system with surrounding peaks and valleys visible from its top, marking a significant point in this high mountain landscape.

The first documented ascent reached the summit in 1890 when three mountaineers made the climb. Since then, the peak has become a known objective for those exploring the Pyrenean range.

The mountain derives its name from the Occitan language, where 'crabounousa' refers to areas inhabited by mountain goats and chamois. This naming reflects how local people connected the landscape to the wildlife that roamed these high slopes.

The mountain can be reached from Cap de Long dam with multiple routes suited to various climbing abilities. Bring warm clothing since weather at this altitude changes quickly and storms can develop suddenly without warning.

The summit has a topographic prominence of only 20 meters, making it a secondary peak along the western ridge. This modest elevation difference makes it an interesting objective for mountaineers who enjoy linking multiple peaks in a single outing.

Location: Hautes-Pyrénées

Elevation above the sea: 3,021 m

GPS coordinates: 42.80316,0.08802

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:23