Pic des Spijeoles, Mountain peak in the Pyrenees range, France.
Pic des Spijeoles is a mountain peak in the Pyrenees that sits on the border between Haute-Garonne and Hautes-Pyrénées departments. The mountain displays distinct vegetation zones, ranging from meadows at lower elevations to bare alpine rock near the summit.
The peak was first climbed on June 30, 1880 by Henry Russell and guide Firmin Barrau. This ascent established the standard routes used by mountaineers today.
The name comes from the Gascon language and refers to the small streams that flow down the slopes. You can spot these water sources along the route and understand why locals chose this name for the peak.
The hike from Granges d'Astau is demanding and requires good physical preparation. Many mountaineers split the route over two days and stay at Refuge d'Espingo to pace themselves and acclimate to the altitude.
The route passes a glacial lake and opens onto panoramic views across the Luchon Valley. The location on the departmental boundary makes the summit a special place to observe geological and climatic differences between the two mountain regions.
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