Cerro de Caballo

Posted by & filed under Cerro de Caballo, Grade F, Grade PD.

To the NE and SE of the summit area there exist some good lines of easy terrain eminently suitable for a beginner or those new to the sport. Trip Report and photos showing a visit to the area to climb

Cerro de los Machos (3,329m) W Face

Posted by & filed under Cerro de los Machos, Grade PD.

Winter – PD 1st Ascent – 12th April 1968 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… Read more »

El Pulpito (2,983m)

Posted by & filed under Grade F, Puntal de la Caldera.

Winter – F 1st Ascent – Unknown Approach from Poqueira Hut contouring round  the lower slopes of Loma Pela. Cross the easy slopes at the foot of the Raspones and enter a small valley. Follow the valley up and the left to the summit.

Crestones area

Posted by & filed under Grade AD, Grade PD, Puntal de la Caldera.

Winter – PD to AD 1st Ascent – Unknown Approach from Poqueira(2hrs), Viento (45 mins), Caldera (1hr) or Cariguela (1hr). Loads of potential for short routes. You will have to drop down one of the easier gullies, contour round before coming up one of the harder variations. Many lines exist. This is climbing of an exploratory… Read more »

Puntal de la Caldera (3,223m) E Ridge

Posted by & filed under Grade PD, Puntal de la Caldera.

Winter – PD 1st Ascent – Unknown Approach the Col del Ciervo from Poqueira Hut (2hrs) or via the Caldera refugio (30 mins). Take the pleasant ridge throughout keeping to the crest for maximum exposure. There are a few rock steps but it is only on the final steps to the summit that an exposed… Read more »

Raspones de Rio Seco (3,120m)

Posted by & filed under Grade D, Grade PD, Puntal de la Caldera.

Winter – Various PD to D (III to V Sup) 1st Ascent – Unknown Approach from the Poqueira, Cariguela or Viento hut. Loads of potential here with many short gullies in a fantastic setting. All grades, good protection. The main ridge of the Raspones looks inviting too?

Puntal de la Caldera (3,226) N face

Posted by & filed under Grade AD, Puntal de la Caldera.

Winter – AD (50º) 1st Ascent – 24th December 1972 Fernandez/Huertas Approach the Col de Ciervo from Poqueira (2hrs) or Caldera (30mins) huts. Drop over the col and steeply down trending leftwards towards the minor peak of Juegos de Bolos. Traverse under the north face and…… choose your route! The NW ridge can be reached… Read more »