Rock climbing in Picos de Europa: Peña Vieja
Follow AEGM-UIMLA mountain leader Fran and reach the top of Peña Vieja in Picos de Europa. Get ready for a stunning rock climbing adventure!
Private
Cantabrian Mountains
1 Day
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Fit
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover Picos de Europa, one of the most famous rock climbing areas in Spain.
- Head up the Espolón de los Franceses route and reach the summit of Peña Vieja.
- Enjoy beautiful views of the amazing “Puertos de Áliva”.
Description
Peña Vieja is a 2,617m mountain located in the Central Massif of the Picos de Europa, and a top destination for rock climbing. This is your chance to try one of its most famous routes, Espolón de los Franceses, under expert guidance. Join me!
Picos de Europa is a limestone formation which extends over the Communities of Asturias, Cantabria and León, in northern Spain. They are divided into three massifs: Western (“Cornión”), Central (“Urrieles”), and Eastern (“Andara”) offering amazing walls and a varied style of climbing routes.
Peña Vieja is probably the most popular summit in Picos de Europa. We will reach the starting point with a cable car that gains an altitude of 750m in a few minutes. Our route, Espolón de los franceses, which opened in 1967, will take us through the south spur of the mountain all the way to the top.
This 1000m V+ climb, opened in 1967, requires a good fitness level. But trust me: it is a fun ascent and provides breathtaking views of the beautiful “Puertos de Áliva” and the entire Picos de Europa range!
So, if you are up for this awesome day trip in one of the best rock climbing spots of Spain, please get in touch with me. Let’s try the Espolón de los Franceses route and reach the top of Peña Vieja!
For an alternative adventure, I also offer canyoning excursions in Cantabria!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Personal insurance
Price details
Not included: transports and cable car (16€)
Details
More info Please bring: Suitable clothing, harness, helmet and cat feet, first-aid kit, meal and water. |
About the guide
AEGM-UIMLA Guide from Spain
I did my first steps as a mountaineer as a teenager in Madrid. But the desire to enjoy all the possibilities given by the mountains convinced me to move to Benasque valley, at the heart of the Pyrenees.
Along the years I did several winter and summer activities not only in the Pyrenees, but also in Picos de Europa, Sierra Nevada, Sistema Central...
One of my passions is to travel and discover new places and cultures, so I did climbing trips to other European countries, USA, Canada, Morocco, India, Nepal, Kirguistán... This trips gave me a priceless experience that made me grow as a climber, and set the stone to my formation as professional mountain guide.
I now live in Cantabria, and usually guide both in summer and winter in the Cantabrian range.
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