350 m, 6c/A2+
M. Vilchez and A. Ballart in 1989

This route could define the concept of “Peñón-style” climbing. With very acrobatic pitches on rock with whimsical and at times questionable formations, it is considered by many regulars to be the best route on the wall. Its more or less straight-line layout is truly unusual on the Peñón. The route has recently been restored with bolts, placed where the first ascensionists had left protection.
Even so, it remains a real challenge. The final pitch has been climbed free (6c), which requires keeping a cool head and, of course... not looking down!
A must for those who know the Peñón well.

Equipment: set of nuts, set of micro-cams, and cams up to size 4.​

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Peñon de Ifach - Route 36 - Legend

LOCATION AND ACCESS

BASE

To Calpe we can arrive through the N-332 or by the AP-7, taking the exit nº 64 Altea/ Calpe to continue on the N-332 towards Calpe/Valencia. In case of heading to the south or west slope, we must follow the signs to the Port of Calpe.

Position: 38º 38’ 16” N - 0º 4’ 19” E

APPROXIMATION

To access the routes of the south face we must travel until the end of “El Paseo Príncipe de Asturias”, which runs along the sea, and then take the path that goes up to the foot of the wall. From 10 to 20 minutes depending on the route.

DESCEND

From the summit, through the north face, a beatiful and slippery path descends.