Pic de Sauvegarde, Mountain summit in Haute-Garonne, France.
Rising to an elevation of 2,737 meters, Pic de Sauvegarde stands as a prominent peak along the French-Spanish border in the Pyrenees mountain range.
The mountain's name, translating to Peak of Safeguard, reflects its strategic position as a natural boundary marker between France and Spain through centuries.
Local mountaineering traditions center around annual summer ascents to Pic de Sauvegarde, where French and Spanish climbers gather to celebrate their shared alpine heritage.
The ascent begins near Hospice de France refuge and follows a marked trail through steep zigzags, requiring approximately six hours for a complete round trip.
From the summit, hikers can observe large gatherings of vultures circling the nearby quarries, creating natural aerial displays against the mountain backdrop.
Location: Haute-Garonne
Location: Huesca Province
Elevation above the sea: 2,738 m
GPS coordinates: 42.69494,0.63093
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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