Veleta (3,394m) North ridge (via Normal)
June 27th, 2008 Posted in Grade F, VeletaWinter - F
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 (Los Posiciones) (2hrs) or (b) pay for a lift pass and take the Gondola and chair to below the Balcon del Veleta and walk from there (½hr).
Climb - Keeping as close to the cliff edge on the left as possible make an ascending traverse. There is sometimes sheet ice or verglas here and there have been accidents. Follow the edge L round to the summit (1½hrs).
