Vignemale

Vignemale is the highest peak in the French Pyrenees. It is located on the boundary of the Hautes-Pyrénées Department in Occitanie and Gascony, France, and Sobrarbe in Aragon, Spain. There are numerous separate summits on the mountain, the highest of which stands at 3,298 meters. The Ossoue, the second largest of the Pyrenean glaciers, must be crossed in order to ascend along the conventional path.

It is especially known for its stunning north face, which features a number of difficult ascent routes for advanced climbers. The North Face, which has a variety of challenging climb routes requiring skill and commitment, is one of its most spectacular features. The Refuge des Oulettes de Gaube / Refugi d'eths Oletas de Gauba is an interestingly positioned mountain refuge beneath the North Face.

From the north, a pleasant hike up to and around the scenic Lac de Gaube / Gauba provides increasingly stunning views of the mountain.

Elevation: 3,298m
Location: Pyrenees, France