Seeing Pyrenees crest (Aneto) from a planeup to 4 ★

Aneto, 11,168 ft, is the highest peak in the Pyrenees and carries the range's largest remaining glacier. Look for the white ice patch on its north face above the Spanish valleys.

3 of our routes pass it. Spain · rated 6 of 10

The easy pick

Madrid to Zurich: sit on the right, 33 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.

Questions

Which side of the plane do you see Pyrenees crest (Aneto) from?

It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Pyrenees crest (Aneto) from a plane?

Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.

Do clouds matter?

Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.

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