ELOGIO DE LA LOCURA. PEÑA OLVIDADA

Climbing routes Directory Fuente Dé area

Elogio de la Locura is located practically at the end of the great rocky outcrop of Peña Olvidada in the direction of Cabaña Verónica, just above La Vueltona. It is abseilable and can be combined with any other short route in the area such as La Casa Donde Nací. A humble route in length but with the demanding stamp of the openers. Good climbing with the last two pitches of excellent rock. A good test before attempting more difficult routes.

  • The first pitch (V+) has acceptable rock and can be climbed without too many problems. Belay station using two pitons.
  • The second pitch is a perfect slab open from below in free climbing, it has obligatory moves and the bolts get farther apart in the easiest sections. Very beautiful pitch. Belay station using two bolts.
  • Third pitch: An exit move, but well-secured, leads to a section where the difficulty decreases but where it is getting also more exposed and difficult to know if we are on the right itinerary. Do not disregard places to install protections. Belay station using two bolts.

FACT SHEET

LENGTH

About 120 m

DIFFICULTY

6b (6a+ obligatory)

DURATION

2-3 h

EQUIPMENT

We won't use them all but take a set of friends to Camalot n°2. It is advisable to bring a cordelette to restore the first belay station.

DESCENT

Abseil down the route (bring a cordelette to restore the second belay station)

FIRST ASCENT

J.Sáenz, J.A.Estévez and M.Rodríguez 27/11/2004

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