5th July
A warmish night, considering the altitude. I woke about 01.30 and the stars were just incredible, no need for a tent door.
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| Beautiful morning |
Away fairly early to tackle the ascent to the Portella de Baiau, as I thought from yesterday's view it was as nasty as expected.
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| Nasty scree slope |
Boulders at the bottom and a very steep scree slope at the top with a few snow patches to keep the interest.
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| It only got worse! |
I was glad to climb it in the shade as I think if it had been hot as well I would have given up, although the descent could have been worse.
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| The top, looking easier the Andoran side. |
Once the top was reached it was a straightforward descent, although very long, about
1300 meters.
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| Descending |
The trees gave some shelter towards the bottom and I suddenly arrived at the ski resort of Arinsal.
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| Shady trees |
To get to the village required walking through a road tunnel under the avalanche wall before arriving at the mass of hotels and bars which is Arinsal.
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| Road tunnel through the avalanche wall |
It was hotter today than it has been and after the climb and descent in the sun I was quite happy to take a short day and stop here.
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| Arinsal |
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