Ascent to Aneto, Benasque Valley

Read all the programme details and contact us if you are unsure whether your experience matches the route. The main challenge is sustained effort and accumulated ascent and descent, particularly on the way down. Altitude can increase fatigue, while wind and low temperatures add to the difficulty.

Previous mountain walking and summit experience are recommended. If you are new to this type of outing, the guide can assess your level or suggest a preparatory ascent.

Prepare with endurance exercise and mountain walks, carrying a loaded backpack and using the footwear and equipment you will take on the trip. Break in new boots beforehand. The route does not require technical rock-climbing skills, but you must be comfortable with heights and exposed passages.

What you need to bring

• Gore-Tex or equivalent waterproof jacket and trousers.
• Hiking trousers and a synthetic insulated jacket or equivalent.
• Thermal base layer.
• Gloves and a spare pair.
• Headtorch.
• Warm hat, sun cap, sunglasses and ski goggles.
• 30–45 litre backpack.
• Sun protection.
• Food you enjoy for the practical outings and 1.5 litres of water.

Footwear

• Mountain boots suitable for snow, and gaiters.

Personal first-aid kit

• Pain relief medication.
• Anti-inflammatory medication.
• Sunscreen.
• Lip protection.

Food and drink

• You only need food for the route: energy bars, chocolate and nuts, or a sandwich if you prefer something savoury.
• At least 1.5 litres of water per person is essential.

Equipment we can lend you

• Ice axe and crampons.
• Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
• Helmet.
• Harness.
• A large backpack if you do not have one.

Included

• High mountain guide.
• Technical equipment: snowshoes and poles; ice axe, crampons, harness and helmet according to the season.
• Safety equipment according to the season.
• Initial assistance insurance.
• Photos and video of the activity.
• Technical advice.

Not included

• Accommodation and meals for guides and participants.
• Transport to the activity starting point.
• When the seasonal bus is running, the price excludes bus tickets for the guide and participants between the Vado car park and La Besurta. These must be paid directly on the bus.

Two-day Aneto ascent

On day 1 we walk to La Renclusa hut and stay overnight. The hut is not included: participants pay at the hut, including the guide’s half-board accommodation. Day 2 is the summit ascent and full descent to the start.

Day 1: Meet the guide in Benasque for introductions and an equipment check, then travel to La Besurta. Walk from La Besurta to La Renclusa hut: 1.5 km, ascent 260 m, walking time 1 hour, total activity time 1 hour 30 minutes.

Day 2: La Renclusa hut – Aneto (3,404 m) – La Besurta. Distance 13 km; ascent 1,275 m / descent 1,500 m; walking time 8 hours; total activity time 12 hours.