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Infiernos, Arnales and Garmo Negro: nine 3,000 m summits with a bivouac

Link three-thousand-metre summits around Panticosa with PirineoSur and spend a bivouac night at the Pondiellos lakes. The programme combines Infiernos, Arnales, Aguja de Pondiellos, Garmo Negro, Algas and Argualas over two high mountain days.

Linking several 3,000-metre summits around Pondiellos creates a continuous two-day journey in the high mountains above Panticosa. The bivouac is part of both the experience and its preparation: warmth, rest and food need planning alongside carrying equipment. Describe recent mountain days and how you manage long descents when assessing the whole route with the guide.

• Listed season: June to September.
• Duration: two days and one night.
• Group: one to four people.
• Level: high.
• Area: Aragonese Pyrenees.

Experience and preparation

The main demand is physical endurance and accumulated ascent and descent, especially on the way down. Previous mountain ascents and familiarity with long walking days carrying a pack are recommended. Climbing technique is not required, but you need to be comfortable on exposed passages; ask the guide to assess your preparation if needed.

Programme and itinerary

The first day starts at the Baños de Panticosa car park and ascends the Infiernos summits and Arnales, before descending to the Pondiellos lakes for the night.

The second day begins at 06:00 to link Aguja de Pondiellos, Garmo Negro, Algas and Argualas. The description particularly recommends July to September; confirm conditions and arrangements for your chosen date.

Equipment and arrangements

Two guide days, accommodation arrangements, shared equipment and listed technical equipment you do not own are included. Travel to the meeting, accommodation and meals for participants and guide are excluded. Dinner and breakfast are organised at the bivouac; cooking with the guide does not mean meals are included.

Height gain and bivouac arrangements

The description estimates approximately 2,000 metres of cumulative height gain. Prepare for two mountain days and one night outdoors, and agree how equipment and food will be carried. The high difficulty rating reflects the complete itinerary rather than an isolated summit.

Frequently asked questions

Which summits feature in the traverse?

Infiernos and Arnales on day one; Aguja de Pondiellos, Garmo Negro, Algas and Argualas on day two. The programme is presented as nine 3,000-metre summits.

Where does it start and where do we sleep?

Day one starts at the Baños de Panticosa car park and ends with a bivouac at the Pondiellos lakes. Day two begins at 06:00.

What preparation does this route require?

Stamina for long days with a backpack and accumulated ascent and descent, particularly descents. The description estimates around 2,000 metres of cumulative elevation change and a high level.

Do I need climbing skills?

Climbing technique is not required, but mountain experience and comfort on exposed passages are needed. Share previous ascents to assess preparation.

What equipment should I prepare for the bivouac?

The list specifies a 45- or 50-litre backpack and at least 1.5 litres of water per person. Confirm overnight kit, shared loads and food arrangements.

Are dinner and breakfast included?

The programme organises preparation with the guide at the bivouac; accommodation and meals for participants and guide are excluded. Agree on food purchase and sharing.

When and for how many participants is it offered?

The listed season is June–September, with July–September particularly recommended in the description. The group is one to four over two days and one night.

Ask about dates and plan your outing with PirineoSur.