Description of the attraction
Monte Perdido is one of the peaks of the Pyrenees mountains, rising at an altitude of 3355 meters above sea level and is the third highest peak in the Pyrenees after Aneto and Possa.
The name of the mountain comes from the French Mont Perdu, which means “Lost Mountain.” Mount Monte Perdido, located near the border with the French Pyrenees, belongs to the province of Huesca and is part of the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Natural Park.
It is better to start the ascent to the top from the small settlement of Torla, located at the foot of the southern slope of the mountain. The trail leading to the summit passes through the picturesque Ordesa Valley and then ascends the Cirque de Soaso for breathtaking views of the surrounding area. This mountain is very popular among climbers, because, despite the high altitude, the ascent to its top is convenient and not very difficult.
In winter, the top of Monte Perdido turns into a popular ski resort; in summer, a huge number of tourists come here who want to enjoy the extraordinary beauty of nature, amazing landscapes and an interesting landscape. It is here that tourists in the summer season have the opportunity to take walks and excursions to places where nature is still practically untouched. In addition, on the territory of the mountain you can see a large number of animals, some of which are rare, such as the Pyrenean ibex and the Pyrenean desman.
In 1997, part of the territory of the Pyrenees Mountains with an area of 30.6 hectares, which includes the peak of Monte Perdido, two canyons of great depth and three glacial circuses, located in France, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
