Collarada
Mountain Prominent Pyrenean peak in Aragon, popular for hiking
A Pyrenean peak in Aragon, Collarada tops local ridge-lines and acts as a waypoint for hikers and backcountry skiers. Climbs reward long views across Huesca’s high country and valleys toward the Spanish-French border.
Collarada (Pico Collarada) is a mountain in the Aragonese Pyrenees in northern Spain, rising to about 2,886 metres above sea level. It is a prominent summit in the Huesca province and part of the central Pyrenean ridge.
Alpine hiking routes lead to the summit from several valley starting points, offering wide Pyrenean views from the top on clear days. Terrain is typical of the high Pyrenees with rocky ridges and seasonal snow outside summer months.
As a natural mountain feature, Collarada has been part of local pastoral landscapes and mountain-use traditions; it has no major built heritage but is a longstanding objective for regional mountaineers and walkers.
Collarada lies in the province of Huesca in Aragon, in the central Pyrenees of northern Spain.
- Summit height: The summit reaches approximately 2,886 metres, making it one of the higher peaks in the central Spanish Pyrenees and a target for hikers and ridge walkers.
How to Get to Collarada #
Approach typically from towns in the Alto Gállego or nearby Aragonese valleys; routes and trailheads vary by season. Driving to the nearest village and then walking or hiring a local guide is standard practice.
Tips for Visiting Collarada #
- If climbing, be prepared for a long day and unpredictable alpine weather; hire a local guide if unsure of the route.
- Check snow and cornice conditions in spring; late-season avalanches can be deadly.
- Approach from accessible valleys and plan logistics - mountain roads in Aragon can be remote and services sparse.
Best Time to Visit Collarada #
Summers are most favorable for route access; spring requires mountaineering experience.
Weather & Climate near Collarada #
Collarada's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1553 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (164 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (164 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
