This is one of the longest rock climbing routes of the Pyrenees. Its length (nearly 1000m) and solid granite turn this climbing in an experience that will get stuck in your mind for a long time.
To approach the area, go to Ax les Thermes, and then take the road that leads you to Orlu village. Continue by the road and stop at the end of it (there is a parking there, where you can sleep for a reasonable price, it has services and a covered place for cooking or bivouacking).
To approach the area, go to Ax les Thermes, and then take the road that leads you to Orlu village. Continue by the road and stop at the end of it (there is a parking there, where you can sleep for a reasonable price, it has services and a covered place for cooking or bivouacking).
The approaching path starts from a small parking 500 meters back the last parking. There is a wide path, but that´s not the correct one. To reach the East wall, where you should start climbing, take the path signaled by a milestone (there are some red marks as well, once you take this way). When you reach the wall, continue trekking upwards, close to the wall. The name of the route is marked with red paint just in the place where the route starts.
Topo
Topo
First meters. The solid granite and its adherence facilitate the task
A hundred meters higher
Fifth pitch
Theoretically the hardest part of the climbing (6b). Anyway it can be passed A0 if wanted.
7th pitch (V+)
9th pitch
The part of the route marked as III grade is a bushy traverse, which leads you to the spade shaped side of the mountain. Searh for the place where the parabolts appear again.
The part of the route marked as III grade is a bushy traverse, which leads you to the spade shaped side of the mountain. Searh for the place where the parabolts appear again.
11th pitch, the route is remarkable from this point to the top
13th pitch
14th pitch. Worth living passage with superb rock quality.
Probably the most difficult part of the route. 15th pitch (6a+). More demanding than the 6th pitch.
The wall shows more protuberances once you overcome the steepest part
Reaching the ridge
Looking back at ridge I was able to take a glance at my stressed climbing partner...
Advancing on the summit rigde
Secondary summit on our left side
20th pitch
Dent d´Orlu´s summit photo, with Pau and Arnau on our side. This roped team saved our asses from a tedious descent, thank you guys!
To descend from the top it´s better if we´ve left another car on the other side of the mountain, at the carpark above Ascou (1 hour from the top). The Other option is the long descent back to the base of the SE face, I´ve to warn about the wary way down if you try this option.
To descend from the top it´s better if we´ve left another car on the other side of the mountain, at the carpark above Ascou (1 hour from the top). The Other option is the long descent back to the base of the SE face, I´ve to warn about the wary way down if you try this option.
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