Col de Tentes - Taillon
Maybe one of the more accesible 3000 m peaks of the Pyrenees
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 3.1 km
- Gradient
- 15˚
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Description
EN
The Taillon peak is a popular destinations for thousands of hikers every summer season, both Spanish and French. This is probably the quicker and less demanding route starting from the Col de Tentes (France). As a gift I include the walk above one of the most famous and exciting cols along the Pyrenees: la Brecha de Rolando (or Brèche de Roland in French). There you have an wide area, like a balcony, offering and unbeatable view over the Gavarnie waterfall (that is said to the one of the highest in Europe)FR
Vraiment une ascension classique des Pyrénées, le sommet du pic Taillon en traversant le col magique ou mystique : la Brèche de Roland. Petit cadeau : suivez la trace sur le terrain sous la Brèche, dans cette espèce de terrace qui sert comme belvedere privilegié sûr le Cirque de Gavarnie et la Grand Cascade.ES
Ascensión clásica del Pirineo: el pico Taillón desde el francés col de Tentes, un collado en la vertiente de Gavarnie del macizo del Monte Perdido. El recorrido nos llevará además a atravesar la célebre Brecha de Rolando, momento en el que pisaremos de nuevo tierras aragonesas. Como complemento te propongo que a la vuelta realices un pequeño desvío para recorrer la terraza existente bajo la Brecha y el Casco. Este lugar se asoma de manera audaz sobre el Circo de Gavarnie y es un lugar inmejorable para deleitarse con la Cascada de GavarnieAdditional info here: https://www.nevasport.com/eMotion365/art/62908/rutas-y-excursiones-en-estaciones-de-esqui/
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Water features