Aspe peak

Aspe peak (also known as Pico de la Garganta de Aísa) is a mountain in the western Pyrenees of Huesca; which is situated on the west side of the Aragon Valley near the towns of Villanúa (to the south) and Canfranc (to the east). The peak is 2,645 metres (8,678 ft) AMSL high. It is adjoined to the peak of Zapatilla.

Aspe
Pico de la Garganta de Aísa
Aspe from Aísa
Highest point
Elevation2,645 m (8,678 ft)
Prominence501 m (1,644 ft) 
Isolation6.56 km (4.08 mi) 
Listing
Coordinates42°46′N 0°35′E
Naming
Language of nameSpanish
Geography
Aspe
Location in the Pyrenees
LocationProvince of Huesca, Spain
Parent rangePyrenees
Climbing
First ascentUnknown
Easiest routeFrom Candanchú

The peak towers over the Spanish ski resort of Candanchú and the Somport pass on the border with France. The peak gives its name to the French river Gave d'Aspe and the Aspe Valley.

Ascent routes

  • The south-western route: Refugio de Rigüelo - brecha de Aspe - western side - summit (1180 metres of ascent, 3h 20min).
  • Normal way from the northeast, from Candanchú.
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