Ordesa & Monte Perdido: 4-Day Pyrenees Traverse | Hiking Film

Four demanding days through Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, crossing some of the finest high-mountain landscapes in the Spanish and French Pyrenees. In late July 2026, our group of ten walked approximately 50 km with around 3,700 m of accumulated ascent. The route included Punta Acuta, Monte Perdido, the Brecha de Rolando, Taillón, the Refuge des Sarradets and the Faja de las Flores. We enjoyed clear skies, excellent visibility and no rain throughout the traverse. OUR FOUR-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1 – PRADERA DE ORDESA, PUNTA ACUTA AND GÓRIZ Starting at the Pradera de Ordesa, we followed the Senda de los Cazadores before leaving the usual route to climb Punta Acuta. The steep ascent provided superb views over the Ordesa Valley. We then followed the upper rim of the canyon, passing the viewpoints of La Herradura, Tito Basto, Vacarizuela and Ziarrazils before reaching the Refugio de Góriz. DAY 2 – MONTE PERDIDO The climb from Góriz to Monte Perdido, at approximately 3,348 m, is only around 4 km each way but gains almost 1,200 m. Beyond Lago Helado, the Escupidera presents a steep and tiring slope of loose rock. We climbed it without snow; with snow or ice, it becomes substantially more dangerous and may require winter equipment and experience. The summit above the clouds was unforgettable, while the descent demanded concentration because of the unstable terrain and danger of falling stones. DAY 3 – BRECHA DE ROLANDO, TAILLÓN AND SARRADETS Crossing from Spain into France, we passed the Casteret cave and the chain-assisted Pas des Isards before reaching the Brecha de Rolando. Medieval legend claims that Roland, one of Charlemagne’s knights, opened this immense gap with his sword, Durandal. From the Brecha, we climbed Taillón, at 3,144 m, with magnificent views towards Ordesa, Monte Perdido and the Cirque de Gavarnie. We finished at the Refuge des Sarradets, dramatically situated below the Brecha and above the Cirque de Gavarnie. DAY 4 – FAJA DE LAS FLORES The final day was predominantly downhill but perhaps the most spectacular. The Faja de las Flores follows a natural ledge across the immense wall of the Ordesa Valley. Although generally between one and three metres wide and comfortable for our group in dry conditions, it crosses genuinely exposed terrain where a fall could have extremely serious consequences. We then descended the Clavijas de Salarons and Carriata. These two short sections of metal bars are often confused with the more difficult Clavijas de Cotatuero. Careful placement of hands and feet remains essential. A long descent through the forest returned us to the Pradera de Ordesa. PRACTICAL INFORMATION This demanding route is intended for experienced hikers comfortable with steep ascents, loose rock, exposure and assisted passages. Reserve Góriz and Sarradets well in advance and confirm their current services. During our trip, a sleeping-bag liner was sufficient; a complete sleeping bag was unnecessary. Carry appropriate footwear, waterproof and insulating clothing, sun protection, navigation equipment, a headlamp, and sufficient food and water. A water filter is advisable in summer, when some springs and streams may be dry. Ask the refuges about current water availability. Snow conditions may make crampons, an ice axe and the skills to use them necessary on Monte Perdido and other high sections. During busy periods, access to the Pradera is restricted and visitors normally use the shuttle bus from Torla. PLANNING LINKS National Park: https://www.aragon.es/-/parque-nacion... Góriz Refuge: https://www.goriz.es/bookings/ Refuge des Sarradets: https://refugebrechederoland.ffcam.fr/ Ordesa bus: https://ordesabus.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction – Four Days in Ordesa 03:00 Day 1 – Pradera, Punta Acuta and Góriz 10:09 Day 2 – Monte Perdido and the Escupidera 17:14 Day 3 – Brecha de Rolando, Taillón and Sarradets 24:40 Day 4 – Faja de las Flores Trail conditions vary considerably with weather, snow and season. This film shows our experience in late July 2026 and is not a guarantee of current safety. For more details and GPX of the hike: https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails...