Cerro de los Machos (3,329m) NE ridge
June 27th, 2008 Posted in Cerro de los Machos, Grade DWinter - 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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