"Encadenamiento 3000s. Gabietos. Taillon. Casco. Marbore. Cascada. Cilindro. Monte Perdido..."

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 200-weight fleece or equivalent.
• Thermal base layer.
• Gloves and a spare pair.
• Headtorch.
• Warm hat, sun cap, sunglasses and ski goggles.
• 45–50 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.

Equipment we can lend you

• Ice axe and crampons.
• Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
• Helmet.
• Harness.

Food and drink

• The hut stay is on a half-board basis, so you only need food for the route: energy bars, chocolate and nuts, or a sandwich or cured meat if you prefer something savoury.
• At least 1.5 litres of water per person is essential.

Included

• Three days with a high mountain guide.
• Accommodation booking arrangements.
• Shared safety equipment, including ropes and anchoring systems.
• Technical equipment from the general information list that you do not own.

Not included

• Your hut accommodation and meal expenses.
• Return travel to the meeting point.
• The guide’s accommodation, meals and cable-car expenses.
• Allow €90 per person for these expenses.
• Contact us for details.

Three-day summit itinerary

Day 1: Meet at 06:00 at the PirineoSur office and transfer to Torla car park. Climb West Gabieto (3,034 m), East Gabieto (3,031 m) and Taillón (3,144 m). Overnight at Sarradets hut.

Day 2: Start at 06:00. Summits: El Casco (3,006 m), Torre de Marboré (3,008 m), Espalda de Marboré (3,073 m), Western Cascade Peak (3,096 m), Central Cascade Peak / Brulle (3,108 m), Eastern Cascade Peak (3,161 m), Marboré (3,248 m), Tuquet de Marboré (3,093 m), Cilindro (3,225 m) and Pitón del Cilindro (3,194 m). Overnight at Góriz hut.

Day 3: Start at 06:00. Summits: Punta de las Olas (3,002 m), Baudrimont SE (3,026 m), Baudrimont SW (3,045 m), Soum de Ramond (3,269 m), Monte Perdido (3,355 m) and Punta de las Escaleras (3,027 m). Return to Torla.