350 m, 6b/A2
P. Camarena and K. Martínez in October 1978
A route that marked a turning point in climbing on the Peñón. Its re-equipping with bolts has restored the prestige it once had. The artificial pitch that crosses the great final arch is one of the most characteristic and photogenic on the Peñón. There is a short exit variant called "Variante Voayante" that ascends directly from the rappel of the penultimate pitch. This exit, which has not yet been climbed free, is equipped with bolts and offers a very athletic climb in a dizzying environment.
Equipment: set of nuts, set of cams and micro-cams. 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.