Pic des Spijeoles

The Pic des Spijeoles is a French pyrenean summit, culminating at.

Toponymy

The name comes from gascon eths picholes, meaning « smalls rills ».

Geography

It lies in the High Luchonnais near the spa town of Bagnères-de-Luchon, on the border of the hautes-Pyrénées and Haute-Garonne departments.

History

The first ascent by normal route was made by Henry Russell and guide from Luchon Firmin Barrau on June 30, 1880.
On September 6, 1906, luchonese pyreneist Marcel fell victim of a fatal fall at la brèche "gap" des Spijeoles.

Access

The Spijeoles ascension from the barns of Astau and the refuge d'Espingo is quite long though without any real difficulty. Even in Summer and in good weather conditions, it is reserved for skilled hikers. It offers a superb panorama on the central Pyrenees and la vallée de Luchon. The 2000 m climb often requires a sleep at le refuge d'Espingo.