Punta Inferior del Tapou

The Lower Tapou Peak rises to an elevation of 3,124 meters, featuring steep rock faces that form part of the Vignemale massif.

Early mountaineers reached this summit during the 19th century, establishing climbing routes that remain in use by contemporary climbers.

Pyrenean shepherds pass down stories about this peak, which marks the natural border between French and Spanish cultures across generations.

Reaching the summit requires complete mountaineering equipment and strong physical condition for an ascent that typically takes eight hours.

The peak provides a distinct vantage point for simultaneously observing both French and Spanish valleys in the Central Pyrenees.

Location: Torla-Ordesa

Location: Hautes-Pyrénées

Elevation above the sea: 3,124 m

GPS coordinates: 42.76352,-0.13586

Latest update: April 10, 2025 19:10