"Chain 3000 Peak Delmas. Peak Mir. Peak Sayo. Peak Bondidier. Peak Cordier. Pic Maladeta..."

Seven Maladeta 3,000-metre peaks in one mountain day

Prepare a guided day linking seven three-thousand-metre peaks in the Maladeta massif of the Benasque valley. Delmás, Mir, Sayó, Bondidier, Cordier, Rimaya and Maladeta form the published objective. Consecutive summits combine physical effort with technical handling, including an abseil of around twenty metres. Describe recent ascents, stamina and rope experience to organise the itinerary and kit for conditions.

The seven summits and their elevations

The following summits are proposed, with reference elevations. The final sequence and completion of every summit depend on conditions and the group.

• Punta Delmás (3,170 m)
• Pico Mir (3,185 m)
• Pico Sayó (3,220 m)
• Pico Le Bondidier (3,153 m)
• Pico Cordier (3,254 m)
• Pico del Collado de la Rimaya (3,265 m)
• Maladeta (3,308 m)

Experience and preparation

Previous summit experience, endurance for long days and comfort with heights are recommended. The requirements add a specific technical skill: knowing how to abseil, as the route includes a descent of approximately twenty metres. This distinguishes the programme from a straightforward mountain walk; discuss your rope experience when enquiring.

Programme and itinerary

The indicative schedule lists a 05:00 meeting at Hospital de Benasque car park. The day is devoted to linking the seven peaks. Confirm the duration, accumulated ascent and requirements of your chosen variant with the guide before booking.

The guide prepares and adapts progression to snow, terrain and the group. Linking the peaks is an aim, not a guarantee that every summit will be completed. A prior assessment outing can help evaluate endurance and technical handling. Familiarity with the boots, backpack and equipment intended for the trip is also useful.

Arrangements and equipment

One day with a high mountain guide, collective safety equipment and required listed technical items you do not own are included, subject to agreement. Hut accommodation and meals and travel to the meeting point are excluded. Semi-rigid boots suitable for snow, warm clothing, spare gloves, headtorch, 45–50-litre backpack and sunscreen are recommended. Bring food and water and confirm ice axe, crampon, helmet and harness loans. Confirm the applicable insurance cover before booking.

Questions to help you plan

Which seven summits are proposed?

Delmás, Mir, Sayó, Le Bondidier, Cordier, Pico del Collado de la Rimaya and Maladeta. The elevation list is above; order and completion depend on conditions and the group.

Do I need to know how to abseil?

Yes. The route includes an abseil of around twenty metres. Describe rope and descent experience when preparing the outing.

What mountain and fitness preparation is recommended?

Previous ascents, stamina for long days and comfort with exposure. A preliminary assessment outing can help review preparation for this high-level programme.

When does it start and how long is it?

One day is advertised, with an indicative 05:00 meeting at Hospital de Benasque car park. Confirm total duration, elevation change and variant with the guide.

What technical and personal kit should I prepare?

Collective kit and stated technical equipment you need may be supplied by prior agreement. Prepare semi-rigid snow-appropriate boots, warm clothing, spare gloves, headtorch, 45–50-litre backpack, food and water, and ask about ice axe, crampons, helmet and harness.

What season, group size and expenses are listed?

May–October, for one to four people. Refuge accommodation and meals and travel to the meeting are excluded; confirm insurance cover before booking.

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