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

Three-day traverse of the Monte Perdido massif’s 3,000-metre peaks

PirineoSur’s programme aims to link nineteen summits above 3,000 metres in the Monte Perdido massif over three days. The advertised group is one to four people, the difficulty high and the season June to September. This is a traverse for experienced mountaineers with endurance, using planned nights at Sarradets and Góriz. Conditions and the group’s progress determine the summits and passages completed.

The programme’s nineteen summits

These are the proposed summits and their reference elevations. The traverse includes main and subsidiary summits; completing it depends on conditions and the group.

• Gabieto Occidental (3,034 m)
• Gabieto Oriental (3,031 m)
• Taillón (3,144 m)
• Casco de Marboré (3,006 m)
• Torre de Marboré (3,009 m)
• Espalda de Marboré (3,073 m)
• Western Cascada peak (3,095 m)
• Central Cascada peak / Brulle (3,106 m)
• Eastern Cascada peak (3,161 m)
• Marboré (3,248 m)
• Tuqueta de Marboré (3,093 m)
• Cilindro de Marboré (3,328 m)
• Southwest Pitón del Cilindro (3,194 m)
• Punta de las Olas (3,002 m)
• Baudrimont SE (3,026 m)
• Baudrimont NW (3,045 m)
• Soum de Ramond / Pico de Añisclo (3,254 m)
• Monte Perdido (3,355 m)
• Punta de las Escaleras (3,027 m)

Experience and preparation

Previous ascents, experience of long days, comfort with exposed ground and fitness for accumulated ascent and descent are important. Ask about a preparatory outing with a guide if you need an assessment. The summit list is the programme’s objective, not a guarantee that all nineteen peaks can be completed in every situation.

Programme and itinerary

Day one proposes a 06:00 meeting at the PirineoSur office, transfer towards Torla and the Gabietos and Taillón summits, followed by Sarradets hut. The second day links the Casco, Torre and Espalda de Marboré area, the Cascade peaks, Marboré, Tuquet and Cilindro, before a night at Góriz. The detailed itinerary identifies intermediate summits.

Day three proposes Punta de las Olas, Baudrimont, Soum de Ramond, Monte Perdido and Punta de las Escaleras, returning to Torla. Indicative starts for the final two days are at 06:00. Confirm access, hut reservations, route and final objectives when arranging the booking.

The nineteen planned summits

The list comprises both Gabietos; Taillón; Casco, Torre and Espalda de Marboré; the three Cascada peaks; Marboré; Tuquet; Cilindro and Pitón del Cilindro; Punta de las Olas; both Baudrimont peaks; Soum de Ramond; Monte Perdido and Punta de las Escaleras. This remains a route objective, subject to conditions and the group.

Arrangements and equipment

Three days with a high mountain sports technician, accommodation arrangements, collective equipment and required technical items from the list are included, with equipment needs agreed beforehand. Personal accommodation and meals, travel to the meeting point and the guide’s listed expenses are excluded. The indicative expense allowance is €90 per person; request an updated budget. Bring boots suitable for snow, clothing, headtorch, 45–50-litre backpack, food and water; discuss ice axe, crampons, helmet and harness before departure.

Questions before booking

Is the aim seven summits or nineteen?

The proposed route includes nineteen summits, subject to mountain conditions and the group’s progress.

Are hut nights paid for in the price?

No. Booking arrangements are included, but accommodation and meals are excluded.

Is the full summit list always completed?

No. The guide adapts objectives to conditions, preparation and the group’s progress.

Ask about dates and availability.