Monte Perdido

Monte Perdido is a prominent limestone massif in the central Pyrenees of Aragon, Spain, rising to about 3,355 metres. It is a defining peak of Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park and a well-known destination for mountaineers and hikers.

The mountain offers routes of varying technical difficulty, from high-mountain hiking trails to more technical climbs on its faces; refuges such as Refugio de Góriz serve as common bases for ascents. Scenic features include deep glacial cirques and steep limestone cliffs framing the Ordesa and Añisclo valleys.

The massif and surrounding park preserve glacial landforms, alpine flora and fauna and have been protected for conservation and recreation; the area was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its natural values. Monte Perdido is central to the park’s landscape and recreational offerings.

Monte Perdido lies in Huesca province in the Aragon region of northern Spain, near the town of Torla-Ordesa at the head of the Ordesa valley. The mountain is accessible via marked mountain trails from the valleys that approach the massif.

• Elevation: Summit reaches about 3,355 metres, making it one of the highest peaks in the Spanish Pyrenees and a key feature of Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park.
• World Heritage status: Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site that recognises the area's geology, glacial landforms and high-mountain biodiversity.

What to See #

• Mountain refuges: Refugio de Góriz and other mountain huts act as bases for ascents and multi-day treks in the Ordesa valley area.
• Surrounding valleys and canyons: Añisclo Canyon and Ordesa Valley are major approach routes and scenic sub-areas that frame the mountain's limestone massif.