Traverse Salenques–Tempestades to Aneto with PirineoSur on a two-day programme with a bivouac night. This alpine ridge and rock climb is for experienced mountaineers looking for a long day in the Maladeta massif.
The integral Salenques–Tempestades traverse combines ridge climbing with a bivouac in the Maladeta massif. Preparing for the night at Barrancs and a long second day forms part of the objective alongside the rock passages. Describe previous ridges, bivouacs and seconding experience to organise equipment, food and travel with the guide.
The page requires confidence seconding grade V. This outing is for people with climbing experience or multi-pitch training who want to explore mountain terrain with a guide. Describe your previous routes and fitness so the programme can be assessed; arrangements are prepared according to the experience you bring.
The indicative meeting is at 08:00 in Jaca. On day one, a bus from Benasque reaches La Besurta; walking begins around 15:00–16:00 to reach the Barrancs bivouac around 18:00.
After the bivouac night, day two begins around 04:00. The listed approach takes 2 to 2.5 hours to the ridge, which is followed towards Aneto. The indicative return to La Besurta is around 18:00.
Read the full programme and confirm the meeting point, equipment and travel arrangements before booking. Published times and durations are indicative: they help you prepare for the day and should be confirmed for the outing you agree on.
The services provide for a high mountain guide, technical equipment such as harness and helmet, shared safety equipment and assistance insurance. Check the clothing, footwear, food and water list, and request any borrowed equipment. Your accommodation and meal expenses and the guide’s hut accommodation are excluded.
The description presents grade III–IV climbing passages and a finish on Aneto at 3,404 m. The participation requirement remains confidence seconding grade V and preparation for a long, exposed mountain day. Agree the Barrancs bivouac equipment and food arrangements with the guide; meals are not included.
Yes. The programme follows the ridge towards Aneto, 3,404 m, over two days with a bivouac at Barrancs.
The prerequisite is seconding V, although the description mentions III–IV passages. Long-day and exposed-terrain experience are also assessed.
At a bivouac in Barrancs. Plan sleeping equipment and food, which is not included, with the guide, alongside the rest of your kit.
Day one plans a bus from Benasque to La Besurta and walking around 15:00–16:00 to reach the bivouac around 18:00. Confirm transport and times.
It starts around 04:00, with a two- to two-and-a-half-hour approach and the traverse towards Aneto. The indicative return to La Besurta is around 18:00.
One or two people, June–October. Guiding, harness, helmet, shared equipment and assistance are included; personal accommodation and meals and the guide’s hut stay are excluded.
Meet at 08:00 at the PirineoSur office, Calle Antonio Beltrán 1, Jaca, Huesca. Ask when booking if a different meeting point is possible. Check equipment, then drive to the start.
Day 1: Approach to the Barrancs bivouac. Take the bus from Benasque to La Besurta, start walking around 15:00–16:00 and reach the bivouac around 18:00. Overnight bivouac.
Day 2: Leave around 04:00 for the 2–2.5-hour approach to the Salenques ridge, reaching the climb around first light. Follow the ridge to Aneto, then descend to La Besurta. Approximate arrival at 18:00.
For people who have completed a bolted multi-pitch climbing course, or already have some climbing experience, and want to improve their protection and safety systems on routes without fixed gear.
You must be comfortable seconding grade V.
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
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