Punta de Lliterola, Summit in Benasque, Spain and Haute-Garonne, France
Punta de Lliterola is a mountain summit on the Spain-France border in the Pyrenees, standing at about 3132 meters. The peak is accessed by marked trails that pass through high alpine terrain and multiple mountain passes.
The first documented ascent took place in 1879 when explorer Henry Russell and Célestin Passet reached the summit. This achievement marked the beginning of the mountain's role in the mountaineering history of the region.
The peak carries multiple names reflecting the languages of the Pyrenees border region: Spanish speakers call it Punta de Lliterola while Aranese speakers use Tuca de Lliterola. These different names show how the mountain belongs equally to both cultural worlds that surround it.
Routes start from Granges d'Astau and pass by mountain lakes including Lac d'Oo on the way to the summit. Climbers need good mountain experience, strong navigation skills, and should be prepared for sudden weather changes.
The summit is notable for having two distinct passes: Col Inférieur and Col Supérieur de Literole, offering different routes to the peak. These two cols give climbers options to choose routes based on their experience and ability.
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