Avalanche Danger Bulletin (BPA)

Check the Bulletin of avalanche danger in the Pyrenees of Catalonia

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Guide to interpreting the Avalanche Danger Bulletin (8'28", Catalan)

Font: Cartographic and Geological Institute of Catalonia, 2026.

The Avalanche Danger Bulletin contains very relevant information for winter mountain outings, but you need to know how to interpret it correctly. In this video guide, we explain what each symbol means and how to use this information to make safer decisions.

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