Maladeta

Maladeta, Spain's ninth highest peak, lies nestled in the Pyrenees range near Aneto (the country's third-highest peak). It is actually connected to the larger mountain by the Cresta del Medio, a sequence of summits.

While Maladeta is not Spain's tallest peak, it is unquestionably one of the hardest to scale. Maladeta was named for the entire group of mountains, which is also known as Montes Malditos, despite the fact that it is not the highest point in the area. Climbers were drawn to it because its summit could be seen in the foreground from the natural entry into the valley via the port of Benasque or when arriving from France, notably in the early nineteenth century. This is primarily owing to narrow tunnels and deep fissures in the glacier. Only the most experienced climbers should attempt to summit Maladeta, and if you meet that requirement, you can begin your ascent in La Renclusa, a mountain hut in the Maladeta and Aneto foothills.

Location: Huesca, Spain
Height: 3,308 meters (10,853 feet)
Range: Pyrenees