Posts in Category: SOTA
Posted on 18th Jan 2025
Winter Adventure in the Pyrenees: Pic d’Aygues Cluses and Pic de Madamète First day: pic d'Aygues Cluses Departing from Tournaboup-Barèges, the adventure begins on an iced road. With our 12-point crampons...
Posted on 15th Nov 2024
A Loop from Port de Balès to Mont Né (F/PO-131) and Pic de Montious (F/PO-128) An easy hike with a rewarding summit cairn and breathtaking 360° views! // Initialize the map var map = L.map('map').setView([42.86547, 0.47941], 14); // Add OpenTopoMap tiles L.tileLayer('https://{s}....
Posted on 15th Nov 2024
A Loop from Port de Balès to Mont Né (F/PO-131) and Pic de Montious (F/PO-128) An easy hike with a rewarding summit cairn and breathtaking 360° views! Since starting radio and SOTA, I’ve always favored EF...
Posted on 13th Oct 2024
A Loop from Nistos - Cap Nestès to Cap Nestès (F/PO-147) and Pic de Mont d'Aspet (F/PO-257) A leisurely loop with gentle hills, perfect for a relaxing family outing. ...
Posted on 18th Sep 2024
Pic de Hourgade F/PE-335 The Hourgade summit is often overshadowed by the surrounding 3000-meter peaks, but reaching it requires a long and challenging hike. With its wild scenery and stunning vistas, it's a...
Posted on 14th Sep 2024
Tuc der Ome EA3/LL-080 and Mauberme EA3/LL-021 The hike begins at Bocard d'Eylie, situated at 950 meters, with access to the Urets cabin via the GRT trail, which leads to Spain through the Port d'Urets. From there, the route heads west, following the contour line almost flat, then turns south, cli...
Posted on 22nd Aug 2024
Pic de Cagire: My Everyday Horizon Every morning, I wake up to the sight of Pic de Cagire, its familiar outline framed by my bedroom window. At 1,912 meters, it’s not the tallest peak in the Pyrenees, but to me, it’s one of the most meaningful. It’s my home summit, a constant presence that sha...
Posted on 4th Aug 2024
Pic du Gar F/PE-133: A Local Favorite with Striking Cliffs The Pic du Gar is one of my home summits, along with the nearby Pic de Cagire. It’s a straightforward hike accessible from Bézins-Garraux or Juzet d...
Posted on 19th Jul 2024
Néouvielle F/PO-012 Pic de Nouvielle, at an altitude of 3,091 meters, offers a "high-mountain" feeling while still being relatively accessible. Its striking appearance and panoramic views make it a popular d...
