2-days scrambling Sierra de Gredos, Cathedral Ridge & Great Tower

Sierra de Gredos is one of the most beautiful places in Spain. Also, it is a mountain range that is not so famous. Hence, exploring it means basically getting the whole place for yourself! So join me on this 2-days scrambling adventure and visit two of the most stunning spots in Sierra de Gredos, the Great Tower and Cathedral Ridge.

This is a unique opportunity to discover a unique place, Sierra de Gredos. Scrambling is a very particular way to explore a place. It combines some rock climbing positions, as there will be times where you’ll have to use your hands to reach a higher spot.

And, within Sierra de Gredos, Cathedral Ridge and the Great Tower are the perfect places for this scrambling journey. Both are very easy to get to. Only a 2 hour drive from Madrid takes you to this nature’s paradise!

Here, you’ll be amazed by the most dazzling granite ridges and mesmerizing towers. All of them combined with some more classic climbing routes. Moreover, the area is quite big! It offers over 2,000 meters of wild terrain to explore.

What’s more I chose some of the best routes in the area such as Cathedral ridge, which offers a long and almost perfect wall of granite between Great Galayo and Wonderful Needle. You’ll find about 1 kilometer of scramble, with parts that rank IV. Then, the Great Tower, has amazing cracks and ranks a V grade. Also, we’ll reach spots like Hoyos del Espino, resting at the Victory Hut.

Participants must walk around 6 to 7 hours. And it is ideal if they have previous experience in scramble or mountaineering routes. 

So, if you are up for this adventure, please send me a request. It will be an amazing trip you won’t be able to forget! 

Looking for a day trip?  Let’s climb Cathedral Ridge, or the Great Tower separately. Or check this guided ascent to Almanzor (2592 m) in 1 or 2 days.