Pic de Ger, Mountain summit in Ossau Valley, France

Pic de Ger is a mountain summit in the French Pyrenees that stands 2,613 meters high and sits between Col d'Aubisque and Pic du Midi d'Ossau. The area features alpine meadows and rock faces that reward hikers with changing views throughout their climb.

The sources record no dated climbing history for Pic de Ger; its documented past is oral. In the pastoral zone and along the Col d'Aubisque, herders tell of Clara, an old woman caught above 2,000 m by cold and snow, wearing only a thick shawl and carrying a stick. Frightened by a bear, she threw the stick so hard it pierced the mountain at about 2,500 m; the hole is said to remain below the summit, with her face and chapped lips carved in the rock beneath it.

The name comes from the Gascon language and means mountain meadows, reflecting the farming traditions of the Béarn region. Shepherds have long used these heights for seasonal grazing, a practice that remains part of local life.

Access starts from several trailheads including Laruns, Eaux-Bonnes, or Gourette, with paths clearly marked for different experience levels. Starting early and watching weather conditions is wise since conditions at this elevation can shift quickly.

Local legend tells of a woman named Clara who encountered a bear near the summit and threw her walking stick at it. The markings in the rock face said to come from this encounter remain visible to hikers today.