Aiguille Supérieure du Clot de la Hount

The Aiguille Supérieure du Clot de la Hount reaches an elevation of 3,115 meters in the Pyrenees, positioned between the municipalities of Cauterets and Torla-Ordesa.

Early climbing expeditions to this summit shaped the development of Pyrenean mountaineering, contributing to the exploration of the French-Spanish high mountains.

Local shepherds named this location referencing an intermittent spring, where 'Hount' indicates the spring and 'Clot' denotes a ledge or enclosure.

The ascent requires complete mountaineering equipment and technical skills to navigate rocky terrain and glacial zones throughout the climbing route.

The summit features a natural needle-like architecture that rises above the Ossoue Glacier, creating a distinct silhouette against the mountain range.

Location: Torla-Ordesa

Location: Cauterets

Elevation above the sea: 3,115 m

GPS coordinates: 42.77388,-0.15328

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:46