350 m, 6b+/A2
J. L. García Gallego and J. C. García Gallego
In my opinion, one of the masterpieces of the García Gallego brothers. Its intelligent line, the quality of the rock, and the magnificent atmosphere make it one of the most beautiful routes in the area. Although in the original topo this route might have seemed easy (A1/V), it turned out to be a real challenge for most teams, receiving very few repeats until well into the 1990s. Much of the adventurous character of this route was lost after its most recent re-equipping, when bolts were added in the especially committing sections.
Equipment: set of nuts, set of friends and micro-friends. Etriers.
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.