The Salenques Ridge is the queen of Pyrenean ridges: the longest and one of the most demanding in the entire range. An unrivalled, truly authentic traverse that, for those who dare, leads all the way to the roof of the Pyrenees—Aneto (3,404 m). The route starts at Força d'Estasen (3,028 m) and stays above 3,000 m throughout, linking the summits of Margalida (3,241 m), Tempestats (3,290 m) and, optionally, Aneto. The hardest sections are concentrated in the first half, with moves from IV+ to V+ and long stretches of grade II to III+. The standard plan spans two days: approach from Pla de Besurta (1,900 m), a high bivouac on the ridge, and the following day's ascent to Tempestats with descent via the Llossàs valley. Extending to the Aneto summit adds roughly 6 hours including the descent via the Pas de Mahoma. Indicative times: 4h 30 approach + bivouac + 4h 30 ascent to Tempestats + 2h 30 descent. Good fitness and a minimum climbing level of IV+ are required. Difficulty: Very Hard.
