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1. VELETA (3,428m) NORTH FACE (Via Normal)

Winter - F
1st Ascent - Unknown

Approach - Either (a) start from the Albergues at Hoya del Moro (2,500m). Climb steadily north past the statue to the Virgen de las Nieves to the Balcon del Veleta (1½hrs) or (b) pay for a lift pass and take the Gondola and chair to below the Balcon del Veleta and walk from there (½hr).

Climb - Keeping as close to the cliff edge on the left as possible make an ascending traverse. There is sometimes sheet ice or verglas here. Follow the edge L round to the summit (1½hrs).

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Born on: 10/07/2002