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With the same starting point as the Pala d'Eixe, in the resort of Espot, the route to the Bony de les Picardes is very different. By crossing a ridge on the south side, you gain access to a wilder environment and a much less frequented area. The gradual ascent via the South ridge, which is wide and steep only in places, poses no great difficulty. The South Combe is then a delight to ski on an open snowfield, with a slope ideal for enjoying yourself. On the way back, you can enjoy a final slope before returning to the resort slopes.
❱❱ Technical summary
Type ✦ Ski touring
Location ✦ Espot ski resort
Region ✦ Aigüestortes National Park, Catalunya
Country ✦ Spain
Orientation ✦ East then South
Max altitude ✦ 2782m
Ascent length ✦ 7.5km
Vertical drop ✦ 1065m
Difficulty ✦ R-2.3-E1
Max. gradient ✦ 35
Duration ✦ 4h to 5h
Interest ✦ ★★
❱❱ Access to the place
On the C13, north of Sort and just before reaching La Guingeta d'Aneu, turn west and climb up to the village of Espot. From here, continue for 2 kilometers to park in the ski resort, at the chairlift departure point.
❱❱ Map & topo
❱❱ Itinéraire
From the bottom of the resort, there are 2 options: go back up the slopes to reach the top of the chairlift, or take the chairlift. Having already climbed up the resort to do the Pala d'Eixe, we were transported for 6€ to the first landing at 1940m. Starting point of the itinerary.
In fact, the route quickly leaves the valley where the Espot ski resort is located and heads south. The summit of Bony de les Picardes is not directly visible from the chairlift, but in the background. The choice of the south-facing descent was made because of the snow conditions (spring!), whereas the classic route down from the summit is via the valley, which faces north-east and then east.
Glide to the top of the chairlift, then follow the slope under the chairlift to the bottom of the resort.
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