Pic Ardiden

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Aviva.laub

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Distance: 9.99 mi
Elevation gain: 5,151 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 5,112 ft
Max elevation: 9,637 ft
TrailRank: 52
Min elevation: 4,485 ft
Trail type: One Way

Moving time: 3 hours 56 minutes
Time: 8 hours 16 minutes
Coordinates: 2704
Uploaded: July 16, 2021
Recorded: July 2021

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near Cauterets, Occitanie (France)

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La Fruitière - Refuge Russell - Pic Ardiden and return. Beautiful views and although a busy time of year, after turning off the main path to Lac d’Estom I didn’t see a single person for 7 hours! The route is fairly clear on paths until the ridge, then comfort route-finding using rock cairns is needed. I found the section from the Pourteau Des Agudes to the summit took longer than I had anticipated due to slow-going terrain. There are sections that require hands-on scrambling near the summit but if you are used to this type of terrain it is straightforward. The views along the way up and from the summit are stunning!
Note: I recommend filling up with water from the fountain at the Refuge as there wasn’t any other water source between there and the summit.