Balaïtous

#269 among destinations in Spain

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Balaitús or Pic du Balaïtous is a granitic massif of the Pyrenees, located right on the border between Spain and France. ()

Local name: Macizo de Balaitús First ascent: 1825Elevation: 10315 ftProminence: 2785 ftCoordinates: 42°50'20"N, 0°17'25"W

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AragonSpain

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Balaïtous – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ibón de Bachimaña Alto, Ibón de Tebarray, Refugio de los Ibones de Bachimaña, Sallent de Gállego.

5.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Ibón de Bachimaña Alto
131 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenees, Ibón de Bachimaña Alto is a serene high mountain lake that is a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. This tranquil body of water is situated at an altitude of approximately 2,200 meters, offering...
3.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Ibón de Tebarray
92 min walk • Ibón de Tebarray is a semi-frozen lake in the Province of Huesca, northeastern Spain. It lies at an elevation of 2,710 metres, below Pico de Tebarray.
5.2 miSE
Mountain hut, Hiking, Alpine hut
Refugio de los Ibones de Bachimaña, Panticosa
132 min walk • The Refugio de los ibones de Bachimaña is located south of the Ibon de Bachimaña bajo in the municipality of Panticosa at 2,200 m altitude. It is located in a set of glacial cirques, surrounded by a great amount of ibones and great summits.
5.1 miSW
Locality
Sallent de Gállego
130 min walk • Sallent de Gállego is also known for its proximity to the popular ski resort of Formigal, making it a prime destination for winter sports enthusiasts. With its snow-covered slopes and modern facilities, Formigal offers a variety of skiing and snowboarding...
2.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pico de Arriel
54 min walk • Pic d’Ariel - a peak in Pyrenees. It lies on the border between Spain and France. It belongs to the Central-West Pyreneje subgroup in central pyrenees. The first entry was made by Henri Saget in 1851.
6 miSE
Hiking, Alpine hut
Refugio Fam Casa de Piedra
154 min walk • The Refugio Casa de Piedra or Casa de Piedra is located next to the Balneario de Panticosa in the valley of Tena in the municipality of Panticosa, in the region of Alto Gállego, in the province of Huesca, Aragon, at 1630 m of altitude.
1.5 miS
Hiking, Alpine hut
Refugio de Respomuso
39 min walk • The refuge of Respomuso is located next to the ibón of the same name, situated in the valley of Tena, in the cirque of Piedrafita, at 2220 m of altitude.
4.9 miSE
Hiking, Alpine hut
Refugio de Bachimaña
126 min walk • The Refuge of Bachimaña Alto, is a small unguarded forest refuge in the municipality of Panticosa at 2,225 m altitude. It has a capacity for 8 people without bunk beds and without any kind of services.