Overview
According to legend, Roland, one of Charlemagne’s knights, created the breach with his sword which lies on the border between France and Spain and close to the Breche de Roland where Legend has it that Charlemagne’s nephew and leader of the mighty army that crossed to Spain in 778 to invade Pamplona. The Ordesa national park has over 1500 species of fauna and is a UNESCO world heritage site. It offers a perfect blend of ecosystems nestling within a magnificent backdrop. Monte Perdido 3355m, “Lost Mountain” is the third highest in the Pyrenees. We offer a lower and higher level alternative which has a greater height gain and descent per day. On day three we offer an easier option including a transfer and a tough option startng from our accomodation in the morning but with a large height gain. The area was also of significance in the Spanish Civil war where many fled to France.
Itinerary
Overall, the name Monte Perdido reflects both the physical and historical challenges associated with discovering and accessing this majestic peak. In historical terms, “lost” often referred to places that were not easily found or mapped. Monte Perdido was one of the last major peaks in the Pyrenees to be explored and charted by mountaineers and cartographers. It can also wear a hat of mist on occasion.
Hotel & SPA Peña Montañesa
Refuge Goriz
In the heart of the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park , the Góriz Refuge enjoys a privileged position for practicing mountain sports. It serves as a base for the ascent of Monte Perdido by several of its routes – including the normal one – as well as other peaks and notable places: Cilindro, Soum de Ramond, Marboré, Casco, Taillón, Brecha de Rolando, frozen grotto of Casteret, etc. . It is a crossing point for the Trans-Pyrenean Path (GR-11) and for journeys such as the Vuelta al Perdido.
The refuge began to be built in 1961 and has been serving mountaineers for more than 50 years.
