Pico Posets

Pico Posets or Punta de Llardana is the second highest peak of the Pyrenees, after Aneto. It is located in the Spanish province of Huesca and is 3,369 metres (11,053 ft) high.

Pico Posets
Punta de Llardana
Pico Posets from the west
Highest point
Elevation	3,369 m (11,053 ft)[1]
Prominence	1,125 m (3,691 ft)[1]
Listing	Ribu
Coordinates	42°39′56″N 0°25′28″E
Geography
Pico Posets Location in the Pyrenees
Location	Eriste, Benasque valley (Ribagorza, Aragon, Spain)
Parent range	Pyrenees
Climbing
First ascent	August 6, 1856 (H. Halkett)
Easiest route	basic snow/ice climb from Angel Orús refuge

Ascent route

Topographic map of the ascent route

From the Angel Orús refuge (2,095 m), a well-marked path heads northwest. After an hour of climbing the route crosses a stream. Further on, the path forks. The route follows the right-hand fork along a narrow valley (Canal Fonda), which has a snowy section almost all year round, so it is advisable to take an ice axe and crampons.

View of Pico Posets from Pico Forqueta

In under three hours, the path leads to the foot of the Tooth of Llardana (which can be ascended more easily when returning from the summit of the Posets). Following the stone slope after four hours of ascent the summit is reached.

The descent to the refuge follows the same route and takes about three hours.

See also

• Espadas Peak