Veta Grande (2,981m)
June 27th, 2008 Posted in Grade D, Veta GrandeWinter - AD (65º)
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 (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 - This route forms a natural line between the Corral del Veleta and the Corral del Valdeinfierno and crosses the upper part of the Lanchar Ridge. After descending the Veredon Superior slopes of average angle 65° will be met on the route. The Veta Grande forms an extraordinary viewpoint showing the whole range from the Puntal de Vacares to Veleta. Descents are long and hard from here!
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