Cerro de los Machos (3,329m) W Face
June 27th, 2008 Posted in Cerro de los Machos, Grade PDWinter - 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.
Traverse the Corral de Veleta and climb steep slopes (40 deg) to the summit. Descend down the easy SW slopes of the peak to the Col de Cariguela.Â
Â
Â
Â
Â
