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Veta Grande (2,981m) (via Lanchar Ridge)

June 27th, 2008 Posted in Grade AD, Veta Grande

Winter - AD (60º and III)
1st Ascent - 8th December 1969 Jose Guardia Olmedo/Francisco Olmedo RoelasAccess via Guejar Sierra and Verada de la Estrella. The ridge is situated on the left side of the Rio Valdeinfierno. The first third of the ridge is easy. The second has an average angle of 60 deg and rock section of III. The last third of the ridge is level but a section of rock V is by passed on the right. Either descend left (Valdeinfiernos) or right (Corral de Veleta) or complete the upper section of Cerro de los Machos NE ridge. 

N.B This is a long mountaineering route. Descents are long and hard!

Lanchar ridge, Veta Grande


The Lanchar ridge leading to Veleta and Cerro de los Machos

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