Balaitous

Key information: Balaitous

• A very remote, pristine, but rough (even savage) wilderness around a tough, rocky peak on the border ridge, the most westerly of the peaks over 3,000m. The high area is often bare rock nestling some lovely lakes.
• Complex layout - a maze of valleys, ridges and cliffs make approaching the heart of the area a challenge in itself.
• Three different routes get you to the superbly sited Refuge d'Arré Moulit. And other refuges enable multi-day routes as well as a tough but magnificent full-day ascent on which ropes and a safety helmet are advised.
• This can be tough walking in high, remote mountains, with unpredictable weather. Come prepared.

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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.