The starting point for this hike is the Subida Pazino car park.
Pic El Pacino circular from Sallent de Gallego
El Pacino offers a unique 360-degree panorama of the Aragonese and French peaks, including the Pic du Midi d'Ossau in Béarn, and a beautiful variety of vegetation, although it is sometimes too exuberant as it often invades the trails.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.63 mi -
Average duration: 4h 55 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,136 ft -
Descent: - 2,129 ft -
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Highest point: 6,332 ft -
Lowest point: 4,583 ft
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Country:
Spain
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Area: Pyrenees -
City:
Sallent de Gállego -
Start/End: N 42.765951° / W 0.342787° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 1647OT, 1647OTR -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,583 ft - Departure from Subida Pazino car park
- 1 : mi 0.13 - alt. 4,629 ft
- 2 : mi 0.43 - alt. 4,774 ft - Turn left onto Camino de la Selva
- 3 : mi 0.55 - alt. 4,816 ft
- 4 : mi 0.99 - alt. 5,259 ft
- 5 : mi 1.98 - alt. 5,984 ft - Col del Pacino
- 6 : mi 2.33 - alt. 6,273 ft - Punta del Pacino
- 7 : mi 2.59 - alt. 6,014 ft
- 8 : mi 3.26 - alt. 5,531 ft - Lake trail junction
- 9 : mi 3.93 - alt. 5,453 ft - Straight ahead, camino condenados
- 10 : mi 5.26 - alt. 5,138 ft
- 11 : mi 5.92 - alt. 5,010 ft
- 12 : mi 6.49 - alt. 4,623 ft
- S/E : mi 6.63 - alt. 4,583 ft - Arrival at Subida Pazino car park
Notes
Be careful, as you have to leave the A-136 and turn right at a small, very narrow crossroads. To reach this car park, take the A-136 from the Pourtalet Pass towards Sallent de Gallego. The car park is about 500 metres before Sallent de Gallego.
Between the El Pacino pass and the peak, the slope is steep (about 35% on average)
In the first part of the circular, the trails are very well maintained.
But further on, we encountered fallen trees and lots of thorny bushes, as well as mother-in-law's cushions. These mother-in-law's cushions have beautiful yellow flowers in spring, but they are prickly. Watch out for your calves! So, the best way to deal with this invasive vegetation is to hike well dressed (arms, legs, head)
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