Climbing in Picos de Europa Espolón Norte de Torrecerredo
Espolón Norte de Torrecerredo
We are talking about the highest summit of the Picos de Europa National Park. Located in a totally isolated area where silence and solitude surrounds us. It has a breathtaking environment and great rock quality which makes this climb a five star activity.
Opened on June 27, 1975 by Jaime Alvarez, Felix Bonales and Pedro Udaondo.
ROUTE INFORMATION:
- Approach: There are several options that we will consult, but the most usual is from the Vega de Urriellu Refuge, about two hours approximately.
- Climbing length: 300 m of climbing approx.
- Difficulty: Maximum V+
- Duration of the complete activity: About 4-5 hours for the climb, two and a half hours for the approach and three hours for the return (Total about 10 hours).
- Descent: On foot from the summit by the normal route to its base. Approximately 1 h.
Climbing in Picos de Europa Espolón Norte de Torrecerredo
PRICE
1 person: 450 € 2 people: 300 € per person
Include
- CR and Accident Insurance
- Pablo Alonso, AEGM registered guide 1107
- All the technical material to do the activity
- VAT
- Photographs
Does not include
Climbing in Picos de Europa Espolón Norte de Torrecerredo
Technical difficulty
AFFORDABLE – MEDIUM
Physical difficulty
MEDIUM
Duration
9-10 HOURS
Climbing in Picos de Europa Espolón Norte de Torrecerredo
ACTIVITY DEVELOPMENT:
The guide, once the reservation has been made, will inform the participant of the meeting time and place, as well as the necessary logistics, which will depend on the chosen access route, as we have several options.
REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this activity it is necessary to have an optimal physical condition, to have previously climbed classic climbing routes and to habitually do sport climbing with a grade of V+ as first with fluency. As well as being accustomed to high mountain routes of a minimum duration of 8 hours and 1200m of positive difference in altitude.
MATERIAL REQUIRED PER PARTICIPANT:
(Depending on the time of year and weather conditions, this information may vary in number and type of clothing and footwear. The guide will provide information upon reservation)
- Trekking boots
- Trekking poles
- Long elastic mountain pants
- Technical short sleeve mountain t-shirt
- Technical long sleeve mountain t-shirt
- Softshell / primaloft
- Down or fiber jacket
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- Solarcream SPF 50
- Mountain backpack 40L
- Canteen or water bottle minimum 2L
- Refreshments during activity (bars, dried fruits, etc.)
Climbing in Picos de Europa Espolón Norte de Torrecerredo
FRECUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All prices shown on this website include: VAT, RC and accident insurance, qualified guide, all the technical material to carry out the activity and photo album.
To perform this activity it is necessary to have an optimal physical condition, to have previously climbed classic climbing routes and to habitually do sport climbing with a grade of V+ as first with fluency. As well as being accustomed to high mountain routes of a minimum duration of 8 hours and 1200m of positive difference in altitude.
