Maladeta Massif

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Key information: Maladeta Massif

  • A huge area of hard granite with ice fields and tarns in a fiercely barren and tough landscape.
  • Verdant lower slopes and valleys.

Walkopedia rating

  • Walkopedia rating88
  • Beauty34
  • Natural interest16
  • Human interest6
  • Charisma32
  • Negative points0
  • Total rating88

Vital Statistics

  • Length: Variable
  • Maximum Altitude: 3,404m
  • Level of Difficulty: Variable

This walk description page is at an early stage of development, and will be expanded over time. Your comments on this walk, your experiences and tips, and your photos are very welcome.

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Maladeta Massif: Maladeta Mt. from Perdiguero - © wiki user Santiago Puig Vilado

WALK SUMMARY

A huge area of hard granite with ice fields on its northern heights, below a line of over 3,000m peaks.

Numerous caves and tarns nestle in a fiercely barren and tough landscape. The lower slopes and valleys make a richly abundant floral and forestry contrast.

A wide variety of excellent walks, including bagging superb views on the likes of Pico de Alba, Pico de la Maladeta and 3,404m Pico de Aneto. A lot more popular than some other areas, but deservedly so.

This can be tough walking in high, remote mountains, with very unpredictable weather. Come prepared.

This page is at an early stage of development. Please help us by making suggestions and sending photos! Thank you!

For more information and photos, including on wildlife and the landscape and including detailed practical information and some warnings, see our French Pyrenees walk page.

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Your comments on this walk, your experiences and suggestions, and your photos are very welcome. Where appropriate, you will be credited for your contribution.

Maladeta Massif: Maladeta pirineu - © wiki user Aimaras

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Maladeta Massif: Maladeta massif & Aneto (on the left) from the Tuc de Mulleres - © Rupert de Borchgrave

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