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 the Balcon del Veleta and walk from there (½hr). From here make an abseil or steep downclimb into the Veredon Superior, the key to the Corral de Veleta.
Winter – AD
1st Ascent – 10th February 1974 Jose Guardia Olmedo/Francisco Olmedo Roelas
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 an abseil or steep downclimb into the Veredon Superior, the key to the Corral de Veleta.
The first third is frequently verglassed with passages of grade V rock, alternating with narrow icy stretches. The next 10 pitches are at an average angle of 50 deg. The slope eases for the last part to the summit. Descend down the easy SW slopes to the Col de Cariguela.
Winter – D (50º)
1st Ascent – 22 February 1970 Rafael Pinilla Mesa/Carlos Vasquez Canas
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 an abseil or steep downclimb into the Veredon Superior, the key to the Corral de Veleta.
Climb across the Col de los Monteses and so onto the steep NE face. Go left, cross the face and climb right before trending dirctly for the summit. A long day over continuously difficult terrain.
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 the Balcon del Veleta and walk from there (½hr). From here make an abseil or steep downclimb into the Veredon Superior, the key to the Corral de Veleta.
Winter – D (up to 65º)
1st Ascent – 18th March 1967 Emilio Ortiz Sanchez/Francisco Olmedo Roelas/Rafael Pinilla Mesa
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 an abseil or steep downclimb into the Veredon Superior, the key to the Corral de Veleta.
Reach the Paso de las Monteses and then ascend the arete directly. A mixed climb on 45 to 50 deg slopes but with a delicate section of 65 deg and V rock. Descend via the easy SW slopes to the Col de Cariguela.
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