Pic de Maupas

The granite peak of Pic de Maupas reaches an elevation of 3,109 meters, marking a natural boundary between France and Spain in the central Pyrenees.

The name Maupas originates from ancient local terminology meaning bad passage, referring to the complex route from the former glacier to the summit slope.

French and Spanish mountaineers regularly gather at Pic de Maupas to practice traditional alpine climbing techniques and share cross-border mountain experiences.

Climbers can access the summit through multiple routes, with the primary path starting at Refuge du Maupas and continuing toward the pass between La Tusse.

The mountain ranks as the 77th highest peak among 18,724 summits in the Pyrenees, featuring distinctive granite formations at its upper elevations.

Location: Benasque

Location: Haute-Garonne

Elevation above the sea: 3,109 m

Made from material: granite

GPS coordinates: 42.70142,0.54558

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07