Plan the north-west ridge of Balaitús with PirineoSur over two days from the Larribet side. The specific programme describes an exposed rock ridge with sustained difficulty, followed by descent via the Grande Diagonale.
The northwest Balaitús ridge combines a stay at Larribet with sustained rock climbing. The approach, the planned four to six hours of climbing and the Gran Diagonal descent are assessed together. Describe previous ridges and seconding ability to prepare the two-day programme and its applicable cost 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 12:00 in Jaca. The route starts at Plan de Aste, at 1470 metres, with a night at Larribet. The first approach is listed as 2 hours and 570 metres of ascent.
The next day gives 2 hours and 500 metres to the route, then 4 to 6 hours and 600 metres for the climb. The programme describes descent via the Grande Diagonale towards Col Noir, returning by the approach to the vehicle.
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 ridge finishes on Balaitús at 3,144 m. The specific programme includes grade IV terrain, a short V slab and an overall D rating; use those technical demands when assessing your preparation.
The base rate covers one day. Each extra day adds € 350 per guide and group, not per person, and includes the guide service for that day.
The programme gives D, with III, IV and a short V slab, reaching Balaitús at 3,144 m. The participant prerequisite is seconding V.
From Plan de Aste at 1,470 m. The first approach is listed as two hours and 570 m of ascent; the prior indicative meeting is 12:00 in Jaca.
Around two hours and 500 m of approach, followed by four to six hours and 600 m of climbing. Preparation also includes the descent.
Via Gran Diagonal towards Col Noir, returning along the approach to the car. Confirm the full route and conditions with the guide.
The specific programme describes two days and the page lists one or two. The base rate covers one day; each extra adds €350 per guide and group, not per person.
One or two people, July–August, with guiding, harness, helmet, shared equipment and assistance. Personal accommodation and meals and the guide’s hut night are excluded.
The base rate covers one day. Each extra day adds €350 per guide and group, not per person, and includes the guide service for that day.
Meet at 12:00 at the PirineoSur office, Calle Antonio Beltrán 1, Jaca, Huesca. Ask when booking if another meeting point is possible. Check equipment, then drive to the start.
Grade D: sustained grade III ridge climbing, many grade IV passages and one short grade V slab before Brèche des Isards. Generally exposed, with several places to rest.
Start at Plan d’Aste (1,470 m), in the Arrens Valley on the French side of the Pyrenees. Overnight at Larribet hut.
Day 1 approach: approximately 2 hours and 570 m of ascent. Day 2 approach to the climb: 2 hours and 500 m of ascent. Climbing: 4–6 hours and 600 m of ascent.
Descend via the Grande Diagonale towards Col Noir, then return by the approach route to the vehicle.
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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