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Mountain hiking route in the Pyrenees: MONTARDOVideo: Outdooractive – Flyover Videos
Montardo is a summit of the Central Pyrenees located in the region of the Val d'Aran. Its altitude is 2833 m and, due to its prominence and location, it is one of the best-known mountains of this region and of the entire Pyrenees; colloquially it is incorrectly called Montarto.
Due to its position, slightly off the axial ridge, it is a circular viewpoint from which a splendid view of the entire Val d'Aran is obtained. For this reason, its image is very well known from Pla de Beret, or from the village of Arties, in the municipality of Naut Aran.
Author’s recommendation
Poles and 2 liters of water.
High-cut boots.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
TECHNICAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OF A ROUTE
Each activity is marked by levels indicating its physical hardness and technical difficulty. It is important to keep this in mind.
TECHNICAL 1: No previous experience. No physical preparation. Walks of an average duration of 30 minutes to 2 hours. Approximate elevation gains between 100/200 m.
TECHNICAL 2: Step by step with some previous experience. Walks in the mountains with some regularity. The effort is light. Walks of an average duration between 1 and 3 hours. Approximate elevation gains between 200/400 m.
TECHNICAL 3: With some experience. With some physical preparation. Walks of an average duration between 2 and 4 hours. Approximate elevation gains between 400/600 m.
TECHNICAL 4: With certain experience. Walks in the mountains with some regularity. The effort is moderate. Walks of an average duration between 4 and 6 hours. Approximate elevation gains between 600/800 m.
TECHNICAL 5: With experience. Walks in the mountains regularly. The effort is sustained. Walks of an average duration between 5 and 7 hours. Elevation gains can occasionally reach 1,000m.
TECHNICAL 6: With a lot of experience. Walks frequently in the mountains. With good physical preparation. The effort is sustained and occasionally intense. Walks of an average duration between 7 and 9 hours and can occasionally be longer. Elevation gains can occasionally exceed 1,200m.
Tips and suggestions
Val d'Aran map, Editorial Alpina 1:40,000
Port de Rius
Refugi dera Restanca
Directions
Taxi transfer from the Arties parking to the Pont de Rius parking, both uphill and downhill.Parking
Asphalted bus parking Arties.Coordinates
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
MOUNTAIN FOOTWEAR REQUIRED (boot or shoe with a specific Mountain sole)
At each stage and depending on the condition of the terrain and/or weather forecast, the recommended type of footwear height (boot or shoe) will be indicated.
CLOTHING
As the routes pass through medium and high mountain environments, and as this is a territory where the weather can change quickly and drastically, we RECOMMEND the following elements regardless of the route difficulty:
- Long pants. If the characteristics of the route along with the expected weather allow the use of shorts, a piece to cover the rest of the leg that is exposed will be carried, either a second pair of pants or long tights in the backpack in all cases.
- Base layer: breathable and quick-drying short-sleeved T-shirt (tank tops are not recommended as they are not suitable for carrying backpacks).
- Second layer: light/medium fleece or long-sleeved T-shirt.
- Third layer: waterproof and windproof rain jacket with hood.
- Cap / Buff or similar for the sun.
- Covid19 safety materials: Mask and hand sanitizer gel.
Although some of these garments may not be used during the itinerary, it is recommended to carry them in the backpack throughout the route and be ready to use them in case of weather changes or unforeseen events to avoid hypothermia in case of weather change or an incident that extends the day.
MINIMUM CONTENT OF THE BACKPACK
- Mountain backpack of 20-30 liters depending on the duration of the route, with its waterproof cover.
- Personal first aid kit with special medications if required. (In case of suffering any illness, illness or injury, the corresponding route guide should be informed about it.)
- Water (minimum 2 liters)
- Food (depending on route duration).
- Sunscreen, cap/hat and sunglasses.
- Documentation and charged phone.
- We recommend always carrying poles in the backpack for use if needed.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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