Plan a day on Pala de Ip north-west couloir with a PirineoSur high mountain guide. Pala de Ip is one of the major walls around Canfranc. This outing focuses on its north-west couloir, listed as 800 metres and grade D, combining snow, ice and rock according to conditions.
The published prerequisites are leading grade IV on partly equipped rock in rigid boots and previous experience on 50–60° snow or ice. Discuss previous routes and fitness so the outing can be assessed; the route’s alpine grade alone does not describe the participant requirements.
The outline schedule leaves Jaca at 06:00, starts the approach at 07:00 and climbing between 08:00 and 09:00. It estimates a summit at 12:00, the car at 14:00–15:00 and Jaca at 16:00–17:00.
Discuss how plans apply to the itinerary, your experience and conditions. Other routes in the additional information are alternative suggestions rather than stages of this ascent.
The services include one day with a guide, axes, crampons and safety equipment if needed, initial assistance insurance and photos and video. Check rigid boots, waterproof and warm clothing, spare gloves, food and drinks. Accommodation, meals and the listed transport are excluded.
Describe your rock, snow and ice experience and recent routes so the outing can be assessed.
The page provides for lending certain items if needed. Confirm what you require and prepare the listed personal equipment.
They are indicative. Confirm the meeting, approach and return with the office for your chosen date.
The description gives Pala de Ip’s summit as 2,783 m and mentions sections up to 50°. The 800 m couloir and combination of snow, ice and rock require fitness, technical ability and current route conditions to be assessed together.
You must be able to lead grade IV rock on partially equipped terrain while wearing rigid boots, and have previous experience on snow or ice slopes of 50–60°.
Reference alpine grades:
AD+: long, steep rock, snow or ice slopes, narrow exposed ridges, grade III–IV climbing and complex, heavily crevassed glaciers. Rope use is essential and previous mountaineering experience is required.
D: sustained routes with sections of 50–60°, requiring reliable technique and a sound knowledge of safety systems. Continuous climbing on rock, frequently grade IV, snow or ice.
MD: long and technically demanding climbs in varied terrain, potentially reaching grade V rock, with steep slopes and high exposure. These routes may be remote and require considerable technical ability.
06:00: Leave the Jaca office.
07:00: Begin the approach.
08:00–09:00: Start climbing.
12:00: Reach the summit.
14:00–15:00: Return to the vehicle.
16:00–17:00: Return to Jaca.
Times are approximate.
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Mirando al Sur, S.L.U.
B23703622
Sede Pirineos:
C/ Antonio Beltrán, 1
22700 · Jaca (Huesca)
Sede Andalucía
C/ Juan Ramón Jiménez, 30
23160 · Los Villares (Jaén)
Agencia de viajes:
C.I.AN-237660-2
Turismo Activo Andalucía: AT/JA/00062
Turismo Activo Aragón: TA-HU-24-0015
Tel: +34 607 697 586
pirineosur.es
