Astun offers many ice climbing trails through snow covered mountains and beautiful scenery, both for beginners and experienced adventurers. The main trail takes you through Pic de Moines, Pic Astun, Ibon of Escalar and it is about 8 km/5 mi in length, with a maximum height of 2350 m/7709 ft and a lowest of 1756 m/5761 ft. There are even trails that lead into the French Pyrenees mountains and the local schools organize such excursions.
The best time of the year to visit is during the winter months, from December to February, as this is the time during which most trails have snow and ice. There are training professionals that know the area very well, offering family or group trips to the natural environment of Astun. Bring your own equipment, or rent everything you need from nearby stores.
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Alp 2500 is a complex of ski resorts in La Cerdanya, Catalonia, in the Pyrenees mountains of northeastern Spain. It includes the two towns of La Molina and Masella, whose two respective ski areas are joined to form Alp 2500.
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