2. VELETA (3,428m) NE FACE (Via Fidel-Fierro)
Rock Climb - F or PD
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). From here make short descent onto a traversing path (Veredon Superior) that descends into the Corral de Veleta.

Climb - Cross the Corral and ascend the Corredor del Salon to the col. Turn right and ascend the rocks. Diff if straight up by the easiest line, V.Diff if the line further to the right is taken.