Pic de Cestrède, Granite summit in Hautes-Pyrénées, France.
The Pic de Cestrède rises to 2,947 meters in elevation and features 400-meter-high cliffs on its southern face within the Ardiden massif.
The Russell shelter, built at the base of the peak, stands as a testament to early Pyrenean exploration and maintains the legacy of mountaineering pioneers.
The name Cestrède originates from the Gascon language, referring to yarrow, a medicinal plant that traditionally grows in this mountainous area.
The ascent starts from La Fruitière parking at 1,371 meters and requires approximately 8.5 hours to cover the 19-kilometer route to the summit.
The peak provides a direct view of the Ossoue Glacier, the second largest tongue glacier in the Pyrenees after the Aneto Glacier.
Location: Hautes-Pyrénées
Elevation above the sea: 2,947 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 42.80362,-0.07063
Latest update: June 23, 2025 14:59
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