Veredon Superior (via Tajos del Campanario)
June 27th, 2008 Posted in Grade D, VeletaWinter - D (60º to 70º)
1st Ascent - 18th March 1962 Carlos Vasquez Canas/Jose Contreras/Fernando Rivera Guerro
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 - Make your own way up slopes steep snow slopes with usually large overhanging cornices at the top.
