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Table of contents
- 1. Torre Santa / Peña Santa de Castilla 4 in Crag
- 2. Index by grade
1. Torre Santa 4 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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All Trad climbing
Lat / Long: 43.201745, -4.962587
description
The Torre Santa (2596m) is the highest peak of the western part of the Picos de Europa. It towers considerably above the neighbouring peaks. The shape of the mountain corresponds to a mighty two-kilometre ridge, starting in the west at the Aguja del Corpus Cristi and ending in the east at the saddle known as the Cerra del Frade. A suitable starting point for tours is the Vega Huerta, a plain south of the summit at an altitude of about 2000 metres. From there, the 600-metre-high south face is also clearly visible. However, the hut there is in ruins.
The easiest ascent is through the north face. The route is called 'Canal Estrecha'. Climbing difficulties up to III+ are to be overcome, the total difficulty is indicated as ZS-. This route was probably also chosen by the first climbers who reached the summit on 3 August 1892, namely V. Marocs, F. Sakkes and P. Labrouche.
access issues
inherited from Asturias| Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
★★ Canal Estrecha
FA: V. Marocs, F. Sakkes & P. Labrouche, 1892 | AD | ||||
| 2 |
Rayu / Lightning
Initially graded 8c, Siebe Vanhee and Séb Berthe suggest 8b+ (Aug-2023). FFA: Iker Pou, Eneko Pou & Kico Cerdá, Sep 2020 | 8c | 600m, 14 | |||
| 3 |
★★★ Sur Directa
Vía clásica de Picos de Europa con una calidad de roca y un entorno excepcionales. No hay equipación salvo un spit, algún clavo y diversos cordinos en los 680m de recorrido. Se protege bien con un juego de friends, fisureros y cintas para puentes roca. Los últimos largos son por canalizos más dificil de proteger por lo que unos friends grandes serán útiles. Salen unos 12 largos según lo que se apuren las cuerdas. Recomendable dos cuerdas de 60m. La aproximación es de unas 4h. Recomendable conocer o estudiar bien el descenso que se realiza por la cara norte con varios destrepes y 3 rápeles. Puede llevar 3-4h. volver a Vega Huerta donde se suele vivaquear y otro tanto volver a Soto de Sajambre. Suele haber agua en Vega Huerta (asegurarse antes ya que es la única fuente en la zona). También estudiar el estado del nevero colgado a mitad de pared y La Forcadona que puede acumular bastante nieve. FA: Folliot, Fuentes y Rojas, Fuentes & Rojas, 1947 | 5+ | 680m, 12 | |||
| 4 | Canal del Pájaro Negro | 5 | 600m | |||
2. Index by grade
| Grade | 
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Stars | Name | Style | Pop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Canal del Pájaro Negro | 600m | |||
| 5+ | ★★★ | Sur Directa | 680m, 12 | ||
| 8c | Rayu | 600m, 14 | |||
| AD | ★★ | Canal Estrecha |