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Scrambling in Andalucia and other areas

What is it like scrambling "Las Campanitas" Ridge in Spain's Sierra Nevada?

What is it like scrambling "Las Campanitas" Ridge in Spain's Sierra Nevada?

Las Campanitas is the ridge between Cerro los Machos and Veleta in the Sierra Nevada. It is a Grade 3 scramble that crosses the peaks of Zacatín, Campanario and Salón eventually reaching Veleta via a route known as "Fidel Fierro".

Tajos de la Virgen Ridge

Tajos de la Virgen Ridge

It had been quite a number of years since I had last walked the ridge between Veleta and the Refugio Elorrietta. It's known as the Tajos de la Virgen ridge and is a rough but easy walk with some sections of very mild scrambling involved.

Las Campanitas Ridge to Veleta

Las Campanitas Ridge to Veleta

The ridge didn't let our expectations down. It is a magnificent scramble, probably Grade 3 in places. The highlight for me is the spiky pinnacle of Campario which soars like a needle up intto the sky. It is an impressive and intimidating sight.

Hard Going on the Tozal del Cartujo ridge

Hard Going on the Tozal del Cartujo ridge

A tough return for me to high mountain scrambling on this mountaineering ascent of the north ridge of Tozal del Cartujo in Spain's Sierra Nevada

Scrambling on warm limestone

Scrambling on warm limestone

After a recent period of inactivity, due to having a pacemaker fitted, it was good to get back out on the warm limestone rock of the Peñon de la Mata and feel the exposure.